The Hilltop Cadets will face off against the Edon Bombers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hilltop is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Hilltop will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating North Central, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. The Cadets were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over the Eagles on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cadets.
Cameron Shimp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. Shimp was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Devin Dempsey was incredible, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Brady Wagner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs.
Hilltop kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Edon waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Blackbirds.
Like Hilltop, Edon also got a great game from a two-way player: Kyler Sapp. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Sapp also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Edon is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-8 otherwise. Sapp was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Owens, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Edon's win bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Hilltop, their victory bumped their record up to 12-10.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hilltop has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Edon struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
