Hillsboro came into Monday's match having lost 26 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Staunton Bulldogs 5-4. For Hillsboro, this counts as revenge for the 16-4 loss Staunton walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Jace Stewart made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Stewart was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Stewart wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ketch Mills, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Staunton's side, Dillon Pritchett and Matthew Overby did some serious damage despite the final result: Pritchett scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Overby scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hillsboro made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for Staunton, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Hillsboro will challenge Bunker Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Staunton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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