Hilltop won the last time they faced Stryker and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Cadets put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 15-3 victory. The Cadets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by ten runs or more this season.
Anthony Jiannuzzi was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jiannuzzi was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Devin Dempsey
| 04/16/25 @ Stryker | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Stryker | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Emmanuel Christian | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Montpelier | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Edon | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Devin Dempsey and Cameron Schlosser did most of the damage at the plate: Dempsey scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Schlosser scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Dempsey has become a key player for Hilltop: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Cameron Shimp was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Hilltop always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Hilltop back to even at 4-4. As for Stryker, their loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Coming up, Hilltop will welcome Gorham Fayette at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Stryker, they will venture away from home to face off against Emmanuel Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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