Hillsboro has not done well against Overton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Hillsboro Burros came out on top against the Overton Bobcats by a score of 7-3. That's more bragging rights for Hillsboro, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Efrain Martinez, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Finn Patrick, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Overton's side, Ian Carie was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Carie was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Carie wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kyree Christian, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. Jordan Stacy was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Hillsboro's win bumped their record up to 19-5. As for Overton, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-15.
Hillsboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Overton, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against McGavock at 2:00 p.m. Overton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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