Baseball Recap: Nathan Balch can't quite lead Capuchino over Hillsdale

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 12:20pm

Baseball Recap: Capuchino Mustangs vs. Hillsdale FIGHTING KNIGHTS

Capuchino was the 2-1 winner over Hillsdale when they last played one another last Wednesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Capuchino Mustangs lost 10-3 to the Hillsdale FIGHTING KNIGHTS on Friday.

Capuchino saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Balch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

On Hillsdale's side, Josh Mayol spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Mayol has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Hillsdale let Ethan Ganoza and Jake Belloni loose on the outfield. Ganoza scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Belloni went 1-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Dylan Monozon, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Capuchino dropped their record down to 15-8 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Hillsdale, their victory bumped their record up to 7-10-1.

Capuchino will head out on the road to face off against Sacred Heart Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Sacred Heart Prep has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hillsdale, they will head out on the road to square off against Mills at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hillsdale's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Mills' hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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