There's no place like home for Hillsdale, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They came out on top against the South Central Trojans by a score of 8-5 on Friday. That's more bragging rights for Hillsdale, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kael Lewis made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lewis has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lewis was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Braylen Jarvis was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brock Bower, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On South Central's side, Gunner Ray made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Hillsdale's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for South Central, their loss dropped their record down to 10-3.
Hillsdale will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Tuslaw at 9:00 a.m. Hillsdale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for South Central, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Northmor at 10:00 a.m. Northmor will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something South Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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