In what's become a running theme this season, Hilltop gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over the Antwerp Archers. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Hilltop considering their two-run performance the match before.
Cameron Schlosser made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Schlosser was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wade Wagner, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Devin Dempsey, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hilltop is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Antwerp, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-5.
Hilltop will be playing in front of their home fans against Liberty Center at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Liberty Center has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Antwerp, they will head out on the road to challenge Wayne Trace at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Wayne Trace will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Antwerp surely won't give up without a fight.
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