West Holmes kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Hillsdale Falcons by a score of 10-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Holmes of the 11-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For Hillsdale's part, Kael Lewis made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Lewis was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Casdorph, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Jack Fickes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
West Holmes didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-3 victory vs. Mansfield Senior on the 27th. Hillsdale has also already played their next match, a 15-5 win against Smithville on the 26th.
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