Hillsdale was the 3-0 winner over Capuchino when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hillsdale FIGHTING KNIGHTS fell just short of the Capuchino Mustangs by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday. Hillsdale just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Jake Belloni spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
On Capuchino's side, they got a great performance from Declan Mendel as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. Mendel has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nathan Balch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Yulio Ceron was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Hillsdale's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10-1. As for Capuchino, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hillsdale beat Capuchino by a score of 10-3.
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