Hillsboro's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Greenville Comets. That two run margin sets a new team best for Hillsboro this season.
Jace Stewart made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Stewart was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Elliot Lentz was incredible, scoring a run while going 4-for-5. Ketch Mills was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Hillsboro's victory bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Greenville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Shelbyville the next time they take the field. Hillsboro will host Shelbyville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Greenville will play them later in the day, at TBD.
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