Shawe Memorial is on a nine-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Rising Sun a 15-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Shawe Memorial Hilltoppers will be playing at home against the Rising Sun Shiners at 5:30 p.m. Shawe Memorial has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shawe Memorial lost 13-3 to New Washington on Wednesday.
Tyler Hill was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with four stolen bases and one run. Luis Garcia also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Rising Sun didn't have quite enough to beat South Dearborn on Wednesday and fell 7-6. That's two games in a row now that the Shiners have lost by just one run.
Weston Cumberworth made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-7 with two stolen bases and two runs. Cooper Merica was another key player, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with one run.
Rising Sun's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Shawe Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 0-16.
Shawe Memorial suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Rising Sun in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Hilltoppers 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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