Windsor had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 4-21 to make it four. They lost 8-2 to the Hillsboro Hawks. The Owls were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hawks earlier this season, when they won 8-6.
Windsor saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lincoln Forchee, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Hillsboro, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-12. Considering they have won eight matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Hillsboro's side, Cash Linderer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. Linderer has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alec Fleming was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Hunter Grewe also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Windsor will venture away from home to square off against Pacific at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Owls' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Hillsboro, they will head out to face off against Fox at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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