Hilltop's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hicksville Aces and snuck past 6-4. That's more bragging rights for Hilltop, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cameron Shimp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Terry Rebeck was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Devin Dempsey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hilltop pushed their record up to 9-5 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Hicksville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Hilltop will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against North Central at 5:00 p.m. North Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Hicksville, they will head out on the road to take on Fairview at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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