The Antioch Bears will challenge the Hillsboro Burros at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Antioch is looking for their season's first victory.
Friday just wasn't the day for Antioch's offense. They came up short against Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet on Friday, falling 14-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Hillsboro made easy work of Cane Ridge on Tuesday and carried off an 11-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Burros in their matchups with the Ravens: they've now won nine in a row.
Drake McDowell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Riley Hayden was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Gooch, Jr, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Hillsboro's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Antioch, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Antioch might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Hillsboro in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Antioch avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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