Oakwood defeats Mount Pulaski 4-2

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[June 03, 2021]   

 

The Hilltoppers suffered their first loss of the season on Tuesday against Oakwood.

The Comets scored two runs in the top of the first inning off Gavin Smith.

Three walks and a single allowed the Comets to score another run in the top of the second inning.

Oakwood added an RBI single in the top of the fifth inning to take a 4-0 lead over Mount Pulaski.

The Hilltoppers, who had just managed three hits through five innings, finally scored in the bottom of the sixth inning. Drew Martin led the inning off with a home run to left. With one out, Landon Smith drew a walk and then stole second. Grant Davis singled to right, allowing Smith to advance to third. Landon Smith scored on the fielder’s choice by Gavin Smith. The Comets retired Garrett Fitzpatrick on a pop out to end the inning, preserving the 4-2 lead.

The Hilltoppers were retired in the bottom of the seventh inning on a pop out, a strikeout and a fly out. The Comets held on to win 4-2.

Isaiah Ruch earned the win for Oakwood. He threw six innings and allowed two runs on five hits. He struck out eight Hilltoppers and walked three.

Josh Young got the save for the Comets. He worked one inning and struck out one batter.

Gavin Smith took the loss for Mount Pulaski. He tossed one and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on two hits. Only one run was earned. He walked five Comets.

A.J. Bailey threw three and one-third innings. He allowed two hits and one run. He struck out four batters and walked four.

Landon Smith pitched one inning and allowed one hit.

Drew Martin closed out the game for Mount Pulaski. He pitched one inning and allowed one hit, while striking out two batters and walking one.

Mount Pulaski had five hits in the game.

Drew Martin was 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Landon Smith was 1-for-2 with a run scored. Grant Davis was 1-for-2. A.J. Bailey was 1-for-4.

Mount Pulaski ends the regular season with a 16-1 record.

IHSA Class 1A Baseball Regionals begin on Friday for Mount Pulaski. The Hilltoppers will host Argenta-Oreana at 4:30 p.m. at Veteran’s Park.


[Teena Lowery]

 

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