For the second straight game, Hillcrest will face off against J.L. Mann. The Rams will be playing at home against the Patriots at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hillcrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Hillcrest is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of South Carolina's top teams: J.L. Mann, who was ranked tenth at the time (Hillcrest was ranked 20th). The Rams walked away with a 5-1 win over the Patriots on Tuesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 1, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Garrett Shipman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Landon Vessell
| 03/31/26 @ J.L. Mann | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs T.L. Hanna | 1 |
| 03/25/26 vs Dorman | 1 |
| 03/24/26 @ T.L. Hanna | 2 |
| 03/18/26 @ Greenwood | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Landon Vessell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Noah Jarolimek was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for J.L. Mann and nudges their season record down to 10-4. As for Hillcrest, their victory bumped their record up to 12-3.
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