Sadly, Hamilton Heights is still looking for their first win of the season after five contests. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maconaquah Braves on Friday. One positive for Hamilton Heights, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Adam Hughes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Maconaquah's side, Kaleb Shelton made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off only one hit. Shelton was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
In other pitching news, Deven Mitchell looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Bennett Isenburg was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Another player making a difference was Jayden Mercer, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Hamilton Heights' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Maconaquah, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Hamilton Heights didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-8 victory vs. Clinton Prairie on the 13th. Maconaquah has also already played their next game, a 23-1 defeat against Twin Lakes on the 13th.
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