Baseball Game Preview: Hillsboro-Deering Hillcats vs. Somersworth Toppers

Hillsboro-Deering is 0-3 against Somersworth since April of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Hillcats will take on the Toppers at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

As a matter of fact, Hillsboro-Deering put up the most runs they have all season on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Inter-Lakes. The Hillcats not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 13, 2024 (when they won 12-2).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Somersworth, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over Campbell on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Toppers have posted against Campbell since May 2, 2018.

Hillsboro-Deering's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Somersworth, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-7.