Hillsboro took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Putnam, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Spartans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Kingsmen on Friday. This was a revenge game for the Spartans: when they faced off against the Kingsmen on Wednesday, they had to take a 13-3 defeat.
Connor Hammond spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Hillsboro saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stanley Ritter, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Another was Riley McConnell, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Spartans
| 05/09/25 @ Putnam | 5-4 |
| 05/02/25 @ Parkrose | 9-7 |
| 04/30/25 @ Centennial | 9-3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Milwaukie/Milwaukie Academy of the Arts | 6-5 |
Hillsboro pushed their record up to 12-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.5 runs across that stretch. As for Putnam, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hillsboro will host Hood River Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Putnam, they will welcome Centennial at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Kingsmen surely won't give up without a fight.
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