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St. Thomas More scored twice in the top of the first inning to
take a 2-0 lead but the Hilltoppers would plate four runs in the
bottom of the second inning and jump in front 4-2.
With two runners aboard, Lucas Kuhlman laid down a sacrifice
bunt that scored Clay Aylesworth with the first run for Mount
Pulaski. Gavin Smith’s RBI double tied the game 2-2. Evan
Cooper’s single to center put the Hilltoppers up 3-2. Landon
Smith added an RBI single to make the score 4-2.
St. Thomas More plated three runs in the top of the third inning
and led 5-4.
Chance Payne’s RBI single in the bottom of the fourth inning
tied the game 5-5. Landon Smith was thrown out at home trying to
score the go-ahead run.
St. Thomas More added two more runs in the top of the sixth
inning. And RBI triple plated one run. A sacrifice bunt plated
the other run.
The Hilltoppers only managed to get one base runner in the final
two innings.
St. Thomas More goes on to win the Class 1A Regional
Championship by a final score of 7-5.
Gavin Smith took the loss for Mount Pulaski. He pitched four
innings in relief and allowed two runs on two hits. He struck
out five batters and walked three.
Evan Cooper started the game for the Hilltoppers. Cooper allowed
five runs on five hits. He struck out one batter.
The Hilltoppers had nine hits.
Evan Cooper, Landon Smith and Chance Payne each had two hits.
Liam Smith, Clay Aylesworth and Gavin Smith each had one hit.
Mount Pulaski ends their season with a 22-6 record.
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