Mount Pulaski dominates Decatur Eisenhower in 22-1 win

[April 08, 2022]  The Hilltoppers didn’t let the cold weather on Saturday affect their hot bats in a game versus Decatur Eisenhower.  

The visiting Hilltoppers slugged 16 hits and scored 22 runs to defeat the Panthers 22-1.

Jackson Fricke led the Mount Pulaski offense with three hits, including a three-run home run in the top of the second inning that made the score 14-0 at the time. 

Fricke finished the day 3-for-3 with three runs scored and four runs batted in.

Evan Cooper, Gavin Smith, Clay Aylesworth and Colt Selinger also had multi-hit games for Mount Pulaski. 

Liam Smith, Landon Smith, Kolin Gibbs, Ethan Payne and Andrew Bailey each had hits for Mount Pulaski.

Evan Cooper (2-0) was the winning pitcher for Mount Pulaski. Cooper tossed the first inning, striking out the side on 14 pitches.

Liam Smith, Gavin Smith and Kolin Gibbs each pitched an inning for Mount Pulaski. 

The four Hilltoppers pitching staff combined to strike out 10 Panthers on just 76 pitches thrown. 

Mount Pulaski improves their record to 5-0 on the season.

The Hilltoppers host Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond on Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Park. Game time is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

[Teena Lowery]