Hopkins came into Friday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Harvey Cavaliers on Friday as the Hopkins Hilltoppers made off with a 15-5 victory. Hopkins' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Zion Robinson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Robinson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Hopkins let Sean Studley and Rocco DeMaio III loose on the outfield. Studley scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while DeMaio III scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Tommy O?Connell, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hopkins' win bumped their record up to 3-12. As for Harvey, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Hopkins will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cheshire Academy at 4:45 p.m. Hopkins will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Harvey, they will head out on the road to take on Storm King at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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