The Daniel Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Hillcrest Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Daniel's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Hillcrest's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Daniel came up short against Hillcrest on Saturday, falling 10-4. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Lions, who until this contest were averaging 3.4 runs allowed.
For Hillcrest's part, the team relied heavily on Garrett Shipman, who went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Shipman a new career-high. Carver Youngblood was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
The victory keeps Hillcrest at an undefeated 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season. As for Daniel, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
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