The Hilliard Davidson Wildcats didn't have quite enough to beat the Columbus Academy Vikings on Thursday and fell 3-1.
Connor McHenry was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April.
At the plate, Hilliard Davidson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Johnny DiBlasio, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Hilliard Davidson has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Columbus Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 15-6-1.
Looking ahead, Hilliard Davidson will head out to face off against St. Charles at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Columbus Academy, they will be playing at home against St. Francis DeSales at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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