Hillsboro-Deering had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Prospect Mountain on Wednesday. The Hillcats blew past the Timberwolves 11-3. For the Hillcats, this counts as revenge for the 8-4 victory the Timberwolves walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Ben Perrin
| 05/28/25 vs Prospect Mountain | 6 |
| 04/23/25 vs Hopkinton | 5 |
| 05/21/25 vs Kearsarge | 2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Conant | 2 |
| 05/15/25 vs Derryfield | 1 |
Ben Perrin made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Mason Poland was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Jake Mcclure was another key player, going 4-for-5 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Hillsboro-Deering always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hillsboro-Deering's record is now 3-13. As for Prospect Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.
Hillsboro-Deering will face off against Bishop Brady at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Giants' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Hillcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Prospect Mountain, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Berlin at 4:00 p.m.
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