There's no place like home for Schlarman, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Cissna Park Timberwolves with a sharp 11-1 win on Monday. The Hilltoppers not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 25, 2024.
Miles Crosby made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marc Villaester, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jerrius Atkinson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Hilltoppers
| 04/07/25 vs Cissna Park | 15 |
| 04/01/25 @ Cornerstone Christian | 6 |
| 03/26/25 @ Rantoul | 6 |
| 05/11/24 vs Cissna Park | 12 |
| 05/10/24 @ Casey-Westfield | 6 |
| + 12 more games |
Schlarman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Schlarman's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Cissna Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Coming up, Schlarman will challenge Urbana at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hilltoppers are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Cissna Park, they will welcome Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Timberwolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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