The Hilltop Cadets will face off against the Ayersville Pilots at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hilltop is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Hilltop made easy work of Gorham Fayette and carried off a 14-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Cadets in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won six in a row.
Devin Dempsey
| 04/17/25 vs Gorham Fayette | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Stryker | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Stryker | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Emmanuel Christian | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Montpelier | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Hilltop let Terry Rebeck and Devin Dempsey run wild. Rebeck went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Dempsey went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Hilltop is 4-1 when Dempsey posts two or more runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Anthony Jiannuzzi was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hilltop kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Ayersville didn't have quite enough to beat Edgerton on Thursday and fell 4-3. That's two games in a row now that the Pilots have lost by just one run.
Hilltop now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Ayersville, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Hilltop might still be hurting after the 12-5 loss they got from Ayersville when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Cadets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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