Hopkins fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Canterbury School on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Saints by a score of 10-9. The Hilltoppers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Julian Turner was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Turner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other pitching news, Hopkins got a good showing from Eliot Atlee, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Atlee has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Rocco DeMaio III was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs.
Hopkins' defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Canterbury School, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Hopkins will take on Brunswick School at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bruins' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Hilltoppers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Canterbury School, they will challenge Cheshire Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Saints 3.6, the Cats 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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