Hillsboro can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They blew past the Maplewood Panthers 24-2. Hillsboro's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Finn Patrick was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brigham Oliver, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles.
On Maplewood's side, Markell Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances. Jackson hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games.
Hillsboro has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. As for Maplewood, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-12.
Hillsboro will head out on the road to challenge Hunters Lane at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hillsboro is facing Hunters Lane at the right time seeing as Hunters Lane is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Maplewood, they will be playing at home against Hume-Fogg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hume-Fogg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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