There's no place like home for Richland, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They skirted past the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Richland also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Maddox Vojtko looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Oliver, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Caden Robertson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
On Westmont Hilltop's side, Jack Wesner put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wesner was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases.
In other batting news, David Ray was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Richland's victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Westmont Hilltop, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
As of now, neither Richland nor Westmont Hilltop have any future games scheduled.
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