Staunton was the 16-4 winner over Hillsboro when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Staunton Bulldogs fell just short of the Hillsboro Hiltoppers by a score of 5-4 on Monday. Staunton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Dillon Pritchett and Matthew Overby did some serious damage despite the final result: Pritchett scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Overby scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Hillsboro's side, Jace Stewart made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Stewart was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Stewart wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ketch Mills, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Staunton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Hillsboro, their win ended a 13-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-6.
Staunton will take on Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hillsboro, they will head out on the road to take on Bunker Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hillsboro is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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