Hillcrest's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-15 victory over the Thunder Ridge Titans. With that win, the Knights brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Andrew Johnson looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Hillcrest: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-8 otherwise.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cole Croft, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Draidyn Allen, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and one run.
Hillcrest kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hillcrest's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-9. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Thunder Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillcrest will challenge Idaho Falls at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thunder Ridge, they will take on Rigby at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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