For the second straight game, Hilliard Darby will face off against Dublin Jerome. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Celtics at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hilliard Darby's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Dublin Jerome's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hilliard Darby headed into their last contest having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Dublin Jerome let them put that streak behind them. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over the Celtics on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Caleb Boff
Caleb Boff made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over six innings pitched. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Hilliard Darby is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-2 otherwise. Boff was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josh Bowzer, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those stolen bases were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kade Romine, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hilliard Darby's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-3. As for Dublin Jerome, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
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