Holgate extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They lost 8-0 to the Hilltop Cadets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 23-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Holgate saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Markee Wilhelm, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Hilltop, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by seven runs or more this season.
On Hilltop's side, Kelsy Connolly was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Connolly has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kenley Routt was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophie Graham, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Holgate will square off against Stryker at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 24.8 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hilltop, they will take on Montpelier at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Locomotives' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Cadets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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