While Hillsboro put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Nickerson. The Trojans put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 13-0 victory. With that win, the Trojans brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Nash Dickinson made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaeten Loewen, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Hillsboro: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-12 otherwise. Jackson Kleiber was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Trojans
| 05/02/25 @ Nickerson | 13-0 |
| 05/02/25 @ Nickerson | 1-4 |
| 04/29/25 vs Marion | 6-1 |
| 04/25/25 vs Hoisington | 7-10 |
| 04/25/25 vs Hoisington | 5-11 |
Hillsboro's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-12. As for Nickerson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 15 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-18 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillsboro will head out to square off against Council Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Nickerson, they will venture away from home to take on Smoky Valley on Monday.
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