Hillsborough can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Middleton Tigers with a sharp 26-2 victory. The Terriers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Rocco Sabella was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Sabella was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That run was his first of the season.
Chase Dennis
| 02/26/25 vs Middleton | 5 |
| 03/21/24 vs Middleton | 2 |
| 02/22/25 @ Riverview | 1 |
| 02/13/25 vs Gaither | 1 |
| 02/11/25 @ Robinson | 1 |
In other batting news, Chase Dennis and Daniel Pena did most of the damage at the plate: Dennis went a perfect 5-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one double, while Pena scored five runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave Dennis a new career-high in hits (five). Angel Smith was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hillsborough always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .775. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hillsborough's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Middleton, their loss was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Hillsborough will take on East Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Middleton, they will venture away from home to face off against Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Middleton has given up an average of 13.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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