Vandalia baseball struggled offensively against Dartmouth commit, pitcher Nathan Matoush, as they fell at Hillsboro, 2 to 1, on Friday. The Hiltoppers took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a Vandalia error. That lead held until the sixth inning when Hillsboro added on their second run of the day on a passed ball for a 2-0 lead. The Vandals broke up the shut out in the top of the seventh inning. Andrew Casey singled and advanced to second base on a Hillsboro error. Chase Cearlock then reached base on a dropped third strike and Casey advanced to third base to put runners at the corners. Casey then stole home to cut Hillsboro’s lead to 2-1. However, a strikeout ended the game. The Vandals are now 5-8 on the season and have another South Central Conference matchup coming up on Tuesday when they host North Mac.
Vandalia Offense:
Kohnor Depew – 1-3
Andrew Casey – 1-2, BB, R
Vandalia Pitching:
Chase Cearlock – 6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K
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