The Science Hill Hilltoppers will venture away from home to face off against the Oak Ridge Wildcats on Wednesday. Science Hill's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Oak Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Science Hill is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Jefferson County a 5-0 shutout. The Hilltoppers haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, Oak Ridge came tearing into Saturday's game with four straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Red Rebels. Considering the Wildcats have won 17 matches by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Science Hill's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 31-12. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Oak Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 32-6.
Science Hill might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Oak Ridge in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Hilltoppers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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