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The Hilltoppers scored a run in the top of the first inning on
an RBI single by Landon Smith.
Lexington plated five runs in the bottom of the first inning to
take the 5-1 lead.
Mount Pulaski added a run in the top of the third inning after
Landon Smith doubled and eventually scored on a passed ball.
The Hilltoppers tied the game in the fifth inning. Gavin Smith’s
two-run single to center was the big hit of the inning. Senior
Lucas Kuhlman then tied the game on a base hit for the
Hilltoppers.
Jackson Fricke gave the Hilltoppers a 7-5 lead in the top of the
sixth inning with his two-run single to center.
The Hilltoppers added one more run for good measure in the top
of the seventh inning. Kuhlman and Kolin Gibbs led off the
inning with singles. Gibbs would advance around the bases on a
fielder’s choice and a steal of third. He would come racing home
with a key insurance run on a catcher’s error.
The Hilltoppers defense helped Landon Smith preserve the save
with a game-ending double play in the bottom of the seventh
inning.
The Hilltoppers leave Lexington with the 8-5 win on a very cold
and breezy afternoon.
Mount Pulaski had 12 hits off Lexington pitching.
Liam Smith, Landon Smith, Jackson Fricke and Lucas Kuhlman each
had two hits. AJ Bailey, Gavin Smith, Kolin Gibbs and Colt
Selinger each had one hit.
AJ Bailey (3-0) got the win for Mount Pulaski. Bailey threw five
and one-third innings, allowing six hits and five runs. He
struck out six batters and walked four.
Landon Smith pitched the final inning and two-thirds, allowing
just one hit while earning the save for the Hilltoppers.
Mount Pulaski improves to 9-3 on the season.
The Hilltoppers will host Heyworth on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at
Veterans Park.
[Teena Lowery]
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