Hebron is 1-9 against Boone Grove since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Hawks will venture away from home to take on the Wolves at 4:30 p.m.
Griffith hit Hebron with a five-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hawks took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Spencer Spinks made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI. Adam Gill also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Boone Grove came tearing into Monday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 26-0 margin over the Blackhawks. The matchup marked the Wolves' most dominant win of the season so far.
Seth Pitcock was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Boone Grove's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Pitcock was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Tristan Wilson was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ben Truby, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Boone Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Boone Grove back to even at 4-4. As for Hebron, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hebron has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Boone Grove struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hebron beat Boone Grove 6-2 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
