Trojans
| 04/22/25 @ Larned | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ Larned | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Halstead | 6 |
| 04/17/25 vs Halstead | 4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Herington | 16 |
| + 9 more games |
The Hillsboro Trojans will face off against the Hoisington Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Hillsboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Hillsboro didn't have quite enough to beat Larned and fell 4-3. The Trojans have struggled against the Indians recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Zayne Haslett put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Haslett wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Philpott, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Hoisington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 8-0 to Haven. The match marked the first time this year in which the Cardinals were not able to get on the board.
Hillsboro's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Hoisington, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Hillsboro's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Trojans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hoisington, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hillsboro continue to outrun the ball?
Hillsboro couldn't quite get it done against Hoisington when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 6-2. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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