Hillsboro can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent match in their first game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 24-1 margin over the Potosi Trojans. Hillsboro's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Max Partney made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Partney was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Dominic Sutton was incredible, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Gavin Hite, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
The victory (which was Hillsboro's sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs per game. As for Potosi, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Hillsboro didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-0 win vs. Union on the 12th. As for Potosi, they will look to defend their home field in their first game on Tuesday against Marquand-Zion at 4:30 p.m. Marquand-Zion is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Potosi will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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