The Hilltop Cadets are taking a road trip to face off against the Edgerton Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hilltop is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Hilltop and Edon finished up on equal footing with a 2-2 draw.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Edgerton). They blew past Hicksville 18-2 on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have beaten the Aces the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Aces has come to flipping the script.
Cory Herman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one walk in 11 consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Scottie Krontz looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Maddox Baker was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Jackson Flower was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Edgerton was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .528. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Edgerton's record is now 15-10. Hilltop's draw makes their record 12-10-1 this season.
Hilltop came up short against Edgerton when the teams last played back in April, falling 8-3. Can the Cadets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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