Saturday just wasn't the day for Blackhawk's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hopewell Vikings on Saturday. Blackhawk was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hopewell apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
For Hopewell's part, David Medich tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Medich has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time he's pitched this season.
Blackhawk's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3-1. As for Hopewell, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blackhawk will take on Ambridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ambridge's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Blackhawk's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hopewell, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Montour at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Montour will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Hopewell surely won't give up without a fight.
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