Hillsboro had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-17 to make it 15. They fell 8-3 to the Carlinville Cavaliers. The Hiltoppers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavaliers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Hillsboro saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Hughes, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
As for Carlinville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-13. That five run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Carlinville's side, Dom Alepra spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. Alepra has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ian Ronald, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillsboro will host Litchfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carlinville, they will be playing at home against New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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