Hulbert had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Roland Rangers on Thursday. The victory was just what Hulbert needed coming off of an 8-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Ethan Thompson made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. Thompson was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a double.
Thompson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Ellis, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ty Wynn, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Hulbert's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-11. As for Roland, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hulbert will square off against Foyil at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Roland, they will head out on the road to challenge Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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