After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Frankfort, Hamilton Heights was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the Clinton Prairie Gophers 12-2. The high-scoring effort was just what the Huskies needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Nick Hulen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs. He has become a key player for Hamilton Heights: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-17 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Kaden Lawson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Dillion Pitts
| 05/26/25 vs Clinton Prairie | 3 |
| 05/16/25 @ Rensselaer Central | 2 |
| 05/10/25 @ Hamilton Southeastern | 1 |
| 04/26/25 vs Elwood | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Tipton | 1 |
Hulen wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dillion Pitts, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave Pitts a new career-high. Kyle Micheal was another, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Hamilton Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hamilton Heights' victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-18. As for Clinton Prairie, their loss dropped their record down to 17-7.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Hamilton Heights will challenge Yorktown at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Clinton Prairie, they will take on Bethesda Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Gophers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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