The Schlarman Hilltoppers will head out to challenge the Martinsville Bluestreaks at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Schlarman will be strutting in after a win while Martinsville will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row, Schlarman turned things around against Cissna Park on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Timberwolves. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hilltoppers needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Marc Villaester made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
Miles Crosby
| 05/07/25 @ Cissna Park | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Danville | 2 |
| 04/09/25 @ Urbana | 2 |
| 04/07/25 vs Cissna Park | 2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, Miles Crosby was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Schlarman's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-10 when he doesn't). Liam Billings was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Schlarman lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Martinsville came up short against Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine on Monday, falling 21-3. The Bluestreaks haven't had much luck with Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Schlarman's record now sits at 5-10. As for Martinsville, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
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