After low-scoring totals in their previous four contest, Crab Orchard brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on the Agape Christian Knights with a sharp 17-9 win on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Trojans as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Bentley Cameron made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Crab Orchard's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 7-14 when he doesn't). Cameron was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Mason Hilliard
| 05/15/26 vs Agape Christian | 4 |
| 03/26/26 vs Norris City-Omaha-Enfield | 3 |
| 04/17/26 vs Agape Christian | 2 |
| 04/22/26 vs Hardin County | 1 |
| 04/09/26 @ Carrier Mills-Stonefort | 1 |
In other batting news, Crab Orchard got a massive performance out of Mason Hilliard, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four runs gave Hilliard a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Watts, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Crab Orchard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Crab Orchard's win bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Agape Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Crab Orchard will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Gallatin County at 4:30 p.m. Agape Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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