Hillcrest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They fell just short of the Bolivar Liberators by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hillcrest of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Bolivar's part, Garretson Cook made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cook was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and a stolen base.
Cook wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryder Hall, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Hillcrest's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Bolivar, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillcrest will stay at home for another game and welcome West Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bolivar will take on Glendale at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Glendale will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Bolivar surely won't give up without a fight.
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