The Hillcrest Rams will be playing at home against the J.L. Mann Patriots at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Hillcrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Hillcrest had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Mid-Carolina a 7-0 shutout on Monday. The result was nothing new for Hillcrest, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
The result came thanks to Garrett Shipman's shutout, as he gave up just one hit and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, David Jones was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex LaCoste, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, J.L. Mann suffered a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of Riverside last Tuesday. J.L. Mann has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
J.L. Mann also got a good showing from Jesse Threlkeld, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, J.L. Mann saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Jones, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Hillcrest's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. As for J.L. Mann, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hillcrest has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like J.L. Mann struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hillcrest took their victory against J.L. Mann in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 14-4. Will Hillcrest repeat their success, or does J.L. Mann have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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