Westmont Hilltop is 0-10 against Somerset since May of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. Westmont Hilltop will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Somerset at 4:30 p.m.
Westmont Hilltop is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell 4-1 to Central Cambria on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Somerset put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let Chestnut Ridge get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Not much got past Braeden Flower, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep Chestnut Ridge off the board.
On the hitting side, Kahne Foltz and Cole Lucas did most of the damage at the plate: Foltz scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Lucas scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Lucas has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Callen Miller, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Somerset hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Westmont Hilltop suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Somerset in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Westmont Hilltop have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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