Muhlenberg County Stallions Can't Catch Up To Hoptown Hoppers
Muhlenberg County Stallions fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 10-3 loss to Hoptown Hoppers on Wednesday. Hoptown Hoppers scored on a single by Robert Estrada in the first inning, a groundout by Sam Perkins in the second inning, a single by Luis Vergara in the second inning, and a home run by Dom Oliverio in the second inning.
The Muhlenberg County Stallions struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Hoptown Hoppers, giving up ten runs.
Hoptown Hoppers got on the board in the first inning when Estrada singled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.
Hoptown Hoppers scored four runs in the second inning. Perkins, Vergara, and Oliverio each had RBIs in the big inning.
Myles Green earned the victory on the mound for Hoptown Hoppers. The pitcher allowed five hits and two runs over six innings, striking out four. Steven Jones and Jacob Dilday entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Noah Waltz took the loss for Muhlenberg County Stallions. The righthander lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing 12 hits and ten runs while striking out one and walking one.
Muhlenberg County Stallions socked one home run on the day. Brennan Williams went deep in the seventh inning.
Muhlenberg County Stallions racked up seven hits in the game. Charlie Scholvin and Williams each managed multiple hits for Muhlenberg County Stallions. Scholvin went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Muhlenberg County Stallions in hits.
Hoptown Hoppers tallied 12 hits in the game. Estrada, Luis Villalba, Perkins, and Manuel Villalobos each racked up multiple hits for Hoptown Hoppers. Estrada led Hoptown Hoppers with three hits in five at bats.