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A single by Clay Aylesworth in the fifth inning was the
Hilltoppers only hit in the game.
Mount Pulaski’s Liam Smith was involved in the pitcher’s duel
with New Berlin’s Lucas Bixby for five innings.
The 0-0 score lasted until the bottom of the sixth inning, when
a lead-off walk came back to haunt the Hilltoppers. Isaac Long
then crushed a line drive to left to drive in New Berlin's only
run.
The Hilltoppers were retired 1-2-3 in the top of the seventh
inning.
Liam Smith (2-1) pitched a great game even though he took the
loss. The freshman threw five and one-third innings, allowing
one run on three hits. He struck out four batters and walked
two.
Landon Smith pitched the final two-thirds innings, allowing one
walk.
Mount Pulaski ends the regular season with a 21-5 record.
The Hilltoppers will begin regional action on Wednesday at
Veterans Park in Mount Pulaski.
The Hilltoppers will play the winner of the Decatur LSA/Cerro
Gordo game that will be played today.
[Teena Lowery] |
