Mt. Pulaski hit El Paso-Gridley with a six-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Titans lost 10-0 to the Hilltoppers. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hilltoppers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
El Paso-Gridley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joah Knapp, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
El Paso-Gridley has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-20 record this season. As for Mt. Pulaski, their victory bumped their record up to 19-5.
Coming up, El Paso-Gridley will face off against Heyworth at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Titans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mt. Pulaski, they will be playing at home against Warrensburg-Latham at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Hilltoppers 3, the Cardinals 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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