For the second straight game, Hillsboro will face off against Putnam. The Spartans will challenge the Kingsmen at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hillsboro has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hillsboro is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Putnam just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 13-3 to the Kingsmen.
For Putnam's part, Nolan Edwards made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Edwards has become a key player for Putnam: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-11 otherwise. Edwards was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ian Pollard was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Putnam's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-1 (and 3-11 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Calvin Booth, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Putnam's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. As for Hillsboro, their loss dropped their record down to 11-9.
Putnam's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hillsboro hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. It's a different story for Putnam, though, as they've only averaged .258. Will they be able to contain Hillsboro's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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