The Hillsboro Hawks will face off against the Northwest Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Hillsboro has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Friday just wasn't the day for Hillsboro's offense. They fell just short of Festus by a score of 2-0 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hawks have suffered since March 26, 2024.
Hillsboro saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Max Partney, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Northwest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Mehlville, falling 13-4.
Landen Deckard was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Landen Griffin also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Northwest's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Hillsboro, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-10.
Hillsboro's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Hawks have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Northwest, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hillsboro continue to outrun the ball?
Hillsboro beat Northwest 5-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Do the Hawks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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