Hopkins scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They came out on top against the Greenwich Country Day Tigers by a score of 7-2. That's more bragging rights for Hopkins, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sean Studley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits.
On the hitting side, Will Forest was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Eli Balkan was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Greenwich Country Day's side, Harley Goodner put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Goodner was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
In other batting news, Chris Takita made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Greenwich Country Day hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hopkins struck out eight times.
The win made it two in a row for Hopkins and bumps their season record up to 2-6. As for Greenwich Country Day, they dropped their record down to 1-5-1 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Hopkins will head out on the road to challenge Hamden Hall Country Day at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Greenwich Country Day, they will be playing at home against King at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenwich Country Day is facing King at the right time seeing as King is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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