It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Hilltop ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Olympian Eagles. This was a revenge game for the Lancers: when they faced off against the Eagles on Tuesday, they had to take a 5-0 defeat.
Sebastian Luevano
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Sebastian Luevano spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hilltop saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ricardo De La Torre, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Hilltop's win bumped their record up to 11-13. As for Olympian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hilltop will take on Montgomery at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Aztecs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Lancers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Olympian, they will face off against Mater Dei Catholic at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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