Mt. Pulaski dropped their record down to 11-3 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's ten-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Heyworth Hornets by a score of 4-2. The Hilltoppers were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the four games prior), but the Hornets' pitchers proved too tough.
As for Heyworth, they pushed their record up to 10-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games.
For Heyworth's part, Carter Brooks tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Brooks has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Boston Katz was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Mt. Pulaski will be playing at home against Illini Bluffs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Heyworth, they will head out to square off against Lexington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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