Hopkinton 12, Conant 2
Key players: Hopkinton – Sam Crawford (5 IP, 4 H 4 K; 2-for-2, HR, 3 RBI, 2 walks), Caleb Yianakopolos (2-for-4, RBI, 4 stolen bases), Sam Rawson (1-for-3, 3 RBI), Peyton Marshall (2-for-2, walk)
Highlights: Crawford hit a 1-1 pitch over the left field fence for a two-run homer in the bottom of the first and the Hawks added three more runs in the third, three in the fourth and four in the fifth before the 10-run mercy rule came into effect.
Coach’s quote: “Team came out a little more focused today, collected 10 hits, played some good defense and threw strikes. Amazing what happens when you play that way. Great day for the Hawks.” – Hopkinton’s Dave Chase
Records: Hopkinton 2-1; Conant 0-1