The Hillsboro Burros will face off against the Overton Bobcats at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Hillsboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Hillsboro is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Franklin just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Admirals by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Burros have suffered since April 29, 2024.
Michael Gooch, Jr was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. Clayton Jenkins was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Overton lost 21-5 to St. Pius X Catholic on Friday. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Overton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Bennett, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another was Landen Griffey, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Hillsboro's loss dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Overton, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-9.
Hillsboro might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Overton in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Burros have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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