For the second straight game, Hillcrest will face off against Skyline. Hillcrest will challenge Skyline at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Hillcrest is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Hillcrest came into this matchup off a tough 13-run loss on Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Skyline by a score of 4-2 on Thursday. The match marked the Knights' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
For Skyline's part, they got a great performance from Isaac Jensen as he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. What's more, Jensen posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Skyline saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Jones, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Jones snagged this season. Another was Truman Sermon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
The victory got Skyline back to even at 4-4. As for Hillcrest, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hillcrest has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Skyline struggles in that department as they've averaged .445. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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