Baseball Recap: Chardon Finds Home Field Redemption Against South

There's no place like home for Chardon, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the South Rebels with a sharp 11-4 win on Thursday. The Hilltoppers not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 28th (when they won 12-1).

Tim Robertson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Robertson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Chardon's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't).

Justin Smith

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/24/25 vs South	3
04/12/25 vs Carrollton	2
03/28/25 @ Licking Heights	2
04/26/24 vs Kenston	2
03/26/24 vs Wellston	2

In other batting news, Justin Smith was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adam Gable, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

Chardon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

Chardon's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for South, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chardon will challenge Avon Lake at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Shoremen's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Hilltoppers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for South, they will face off against North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.