After two games on the road, Hilltop is heading back home. They will take on the Edon Bombers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Monday, Hilltop beat Edgerton 11-6.
Wade Wagner was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brennan Dempsey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Edon scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over Gorham Fayette. The victory was just what Edon needed coming off of an 11-2 loss in their prior matchup.
Edon let Braedyn Wehrle and Corbin Chrisman loose on the outfield. Wehrle scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Chrisman scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Zayne Oberlin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Hilltop now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Edon, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Hilltop has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Edon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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