In what's become a running theme this season, Hoopeston gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They put the hurt on the Cissna Park Timberwolves with a sharp 16-1 victory. While fans of Hoopeston might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Ethan Steiner looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ryker Small was a standout: he scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Zach Huchel, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Hoopeston is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. As for Cissna Park, they dropped their record down to 1-15 with that loss, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Hoopeston will take on Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Hoopeston surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cissna Park, they will head out on the road to square off against South Newton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cissna Park is facing South Newton at the right time seeing as South Newton is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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