Gillett couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Hilbert Wolves by a score of 8-7 on Saturday.
For Hilbert's part, Brody Hein was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hein was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Hein wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Drew Halbach, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base. Brady Plate was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Hilbert's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9.
Gillett does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hilbert, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-2 victory vs. Three Lakes/Phelps on the 4th.
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