Ksiezopolski Hurls 3-Hitter to Lead Hillsborough

The Hillsborough High School softball team won its second game of the year with a 2-0 victory over conference rival Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren on Thursday afternoon.

In Short

The Raiders did just enough at the plate to squeak out a win, plating two runs on seven hits. Hillsborough left seven runners on base. The Raiders got the scoring started with a solo home run to right-center field by shortstop Alexis Pezza in the third inning, making it 1-0.  The Raiders tacked on another run in the sixth, when a low liner by first baseman Emma Hornich was apparently not caught at short.  It was ruled that it hit the ground and that allowed a run to score.  Starting pitcher Brittany Ksiezopolski went the distance to pick up the victory.

Raider of the Game

Brittany Ksiezopolski—The senior starting pitcher dominated the Watchung lineup, yielding no runs in seven innings.  Ksiezopolski gave up only three hits and struck out seven, including all three in the final frame.

Other key performances—Sophomore shortstop Alexis Pezza’s laser home run in the third inning turned out to be the game winning hit. She also added a single and a walk.  Junior designated player Ashley Lamont added two singles.

Up Next—At East Brunswick Saturday at 10 a.m.