Hilliard's two-hitter propels Blue Devils to shutout win

By The Citizen staff report

Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:38 AM EDT

Leah Hilliard hurled a two-hitter and didn't walk a single batter to lead Moravia over Trumansburg in a softball game on Wednesday.
The Blue Devils only had two hits themselves in the pitcher's duel, but they made the most of their opportunities. With one out in the fourth, Brandi O'Hara drew a walk and advanced all the way to the plate on three consecutive passed balls. In the sixth, Shealena Marnell reached first when a grounder to the pitcher was thrown wide to first base. After a sacrifice bunt, O'Hara smacked a single for the Blue Devils' first hit of the game, scoring Marnell. Cayla Wade singled in the next at-bat for the only other Moravia hit.

The Blue Devils were sharp in the field, especially Wade, who turned a key double play in the sixth inning. The senior shortstop fielded a ground ball cleanly, took it to second herself and fired a strike to first base. Also, catcher Angela Potter picked off a would-be base stealer at second base.

Moravia (10-6, 7-5 IAC, 5-4 Division III) is at Newfield for a doubleheader on Friday.

Port Byron 9, Manlius Pebble Hill 5

Shelby Gilbert earned the win and went 3-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs, a triple and three stolen bases.

Courtney Christina went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, including a double and triple, and Melissa Deyo went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two doubles. Chasity Wilcox delivered a double, while Kara Pitcher, Nica Dare, Kristen Miles and Morgan Kimak had one RBI apiece.

Britney Helmer pitched the final four innings and struck out three while allowing two hits.

Port Byron (1-9, 0-8) hosts Pulaski Monday.

Elmira-Notre Dame 4, Southern Cayuga 0

The Chiefs played flawless defense, recording 17 of the 18 outs behind rookie pitcher Natalia McNabb, who was brought up from junior varsity on Tuesday. It was McNabb's second appearance, a day after she earned the win in as the Chiefs topped Union Springs, 6-1. Usual starters Lianna May (blisters) and Julie Hewitt (hip) have both taken some time away from the pitcher's circle to get healthy for sectionals.

Southern Cayuga, led by Molly Osterhoudt's triple, had eight hits total but stranded eight runners on base.

“We couldn't string our hits together,” said Chiefs coach Dave Hewitt, whose team is ranked 11th in Class C. “That was the key. They just weren't timely hits.”

The loss to the Crusaders, who are ranked 15th in Class B, marks the third time the Chiefs have fallen all year - all to Class B teams.

Southern Cayuga (14-3) hosts Watkins Glen Friday.

Altmar-Parish-Williamstown 10,

Weedsport 4

Casey Sears was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run for the Warriors. Jamie Winslow also had two hits and an RBI, and Taylor Rowe was 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run.

The Warriors (5-8, 5-3) play Cato-Meridian today.

Union Springs 15, Newfield 11

Jaimi Jones, Meg Sacco and Kelly Pinckney had three hits apiece for the Wolves, and Hannah Moniz and Jillian Thomas each had a pair of hits.

Thomas pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts.

The Wolves (8-8, 7-6, 5-5) host Odessa-Montour Friday.

Christian Brothers Academy 8, Skaneateles 3

Christian Brothers Academy 11, Skaneateles 1

In Game 1, Emily Ross pitched a complete game for the Lakers and Alexis Jones had two hits and an RBI.

In the second game, Hughes, Kara Buehler, Kate Minturn and Tessa Dillon each added hits while Dillon had an RBI.

Hughes picked up the loss in Game 2.

The Lakers (4-9) host Marcellus Friday.

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