The Highland Trojans built a five-run lead but fell to the Hanover Central Wildcats 8-7 on Tuesday at Highland.
The game took place on Tuesday, April 21, at Highland.
The Highland Trojans jumped out fast with a steal of home by Damian Castellanos in the first inning. They pushed the lead to five in the second when David Klapkowski was hit by a pitch to drive in a run, Brady Boyd lined out for another RBI and Logan Finch delivered a two-run single. Kirk Dapshis went 3-for-4 to pace the Trojans at the plate while Finch drove in three runs.
The Hanover Central Wildcats answered immediately, scoring five runs on only two hits in the bottom of the second. Ian Flores then tripled in the third to hand the visitors a 6-5 lead. After Finch singled to tie it at six in the fourth, Zac Alexander doubled home the go-ahead run in the fifth and an error added insurance for an 8-6 final margin.
Damian Castellanos took the loss in relief for the Trojans, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits over two and one-third innings. The Highland Trojans collected 11 hits and drew six walks but could not hold the early advantage. Finch and Dapshis led the way offensively while the Trojans stranded several runners in the late innings.