Hillcrest came into Saturday's contest having lost 20 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Thornridge Falcons on Saturday. Hillcrest's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Daquan Dennis was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Noah Walls was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hillcrest's win ended a nine-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-18. As for Thornridge, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with that defeat, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Hillcrest will head out on the road to square off against Bremen at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bremen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Thornridge, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Thornwood at 4:30 p.m.
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