HopkintonA

The Hillers fell short in Round 3 of the playoffs. Although their pitching was strong, the green team needed more offense and better defense to get the win. In the top of the first, Kenny Payson started the game with a single, and with some strong base running, he was able to score. In the bottom of the first, Franklin cambe back with 3 unearned runs, leading 3-1. In the bottom of the second, Franklin added another run, even though the Hillers' pitcher Matt West struck out the side. In the bottom of the 4th, Vinnie Doyle (the Hillers other pitcher) struck out the side keeping Franklin scoreless in the inning. In the top of the fifth, things looked good for the Hillers when Teddy Doherty started the inning with a single. Trevor Flaxman also had a nice hit, scoring Doherty. In the bottom of the fifth, the BullDogs came up with three more runs, with the help of a single from Esthimer and a nice line drive double by Todd. In the top of the sixth, Doyle had a great line drive up the middle, but the Hillers weren't able to rally back. Great try by the Hillers! You boys played a great season and made it a long way! Congratulations!!!!!