It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Mount Morris ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Hinsdale Central Bobcats 10-9. Considering the Blue Devils' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Edward Colon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Colon was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Mantegna, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Elijah Clester was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Mount Morris' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Hinsdale Central, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-10.
Mount Morris wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 8-2 defeat against Hammondsport on the 10th. As for Hinsdale Central, they have also already played their next game, a 15-4 loss against Ellicottville on the 10th.
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