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| 04/10/25 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 04/19/24 - Away | 8-9 L |
| 04/27/23 - Home | 0-1 L |
| 04/28/22 - Away | 3-5 L |
Holgate hadn't done well against North Central recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Eagles 3-2. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 9-8 loss the last time these two teams met.
Zack Boecker made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Holgate let Grady Hoffer and Vincent Peck run wild. Hoffer scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Peck went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
The victory got Holgate back to even at 2-2. As for North Central, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Holgate wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 10-1 loss against Fort Jennings on the 12th. As for North Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-0 defeat against Montpelier on the 11th.
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