It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Hillsboro-Deering ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Hopkinton Hawks 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hillcats have posted since May 22, 2024.
Joel Belanger was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Isiaiah Sawyer was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hillsboro-Deering kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hillcats
| 05/27/25 @ Hopkinton | 7-6 |
| 05/21/25 vs Kearsarge | 3-8 |
| 05/19/25 @ Somersworth | 6-7 |
| 05/16/25 vs Inter-Lakes | 11-1 |
| 05/15/25 vs Derryfield | 3-9 |
Hillsboro-Deering's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-13. As for Hopkinton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-13.
Coming up, Hillsboro-Deering will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Prospect Mountain at 4:00 p.m. As for Hopkinton, they will face off against Derryfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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