Enterprise took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Foothill, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Enterprise Hornets skirted past the Foothill Cougars 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since March 15, 2024.

Nick McKellar
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Nick McKellar was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Enterprise's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't).
McKellar wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jared McDonald, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
The victory (which was Enterprise's third in a row) raised their record to 5-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Foothill, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Foothill beat Enterprise by a score of 12-0 later that day.
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