Wilson dropped their record down to 8-4 on Saturday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They came up short against the Central Dauphin Rams, falling 10-2. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Bulldogs, who until this match were averaging 3.33 runs allowed.
Christo Hunsicker was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Hunsicker was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Hunsicker wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Marmolejos, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
As for Central Dauphin, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Central Dauphin's side, Nick Tirado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Tirado has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Central Dauphin got a massive performance out of Jace Collins, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave Collins a new career-high. Brady Smith was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilson will square off against Conrad Weiser at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs are facing the Scouts at the right time seeing as the Scouts are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Central Dauphin, they will head out to square off against Chambersburg at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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