Hillsborough not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 26th. Everything went their way against the Blake Yellow Jackets as they made off with a 13-3 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Terriers also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2022.
Eric Hodz made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
Curtis Roberts
| 03/25/25 vs Chamberlain | 6 |
| 03/19/25 vs Chamberlain | 4 |
| 04/01/25 @ Tampa Bay Tech | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Spoto | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Blake | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Curtis Roberts, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He has become a key player for Hillsborough: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-14 otherwise. Rocco Sabella was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Hillsborough hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive contests.
Hillsborough's record is now 6-15. As for Blake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillsborough will venture away from home to challenge Wharton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Terriers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Blake, they will head out on the road to square off against Steinbrenner at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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