Hilltop came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Holgate Tigers. This was payback for Hilltop, who suffered a 13-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Terry Rebeck was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Rebeck has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rebeck was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wade Wagner, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Devin Dempsey, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hilltop pushed their record up to 6-3 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Holgate, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilltop will take on Gorham Fayette at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hilltop is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Holgate, they will head out on the road to challenge Stryker at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Holgate is facing Stryker at the right time seeing as Stryker is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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