The Eupora Eagles are taking a road trip to face off against the Houston Hilltoppers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Eupora was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Nanih Waiya on Thursday. Eupora never let Nanih Waiya get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Eagles needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Meanwhile, Houston made easy work of Caledonia on Friday and carried off a 13-3 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Hilltoppers have posted against the Cavaliers since April 2, 2015.
Cayden Box made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Box was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cam Kilgore was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Adam Smith was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Houston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Eupora's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-8. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Houston, their record is now 9-5.
Eupora might still be hurting after the 15-4 loss they got from Houston in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can Eupora avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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