After defeating the Hogs’ brother team (Cortland) on Tuesday night, the Hogs took a trip to Rockford to play the new and revamped Rockford Blackhawk Pride on Wednesday. The Hogs split, winning the first game 13-6. Brian Tobin (6IP 11H 6ER 4K) got the win. Seven different Hog players had mutli-hit games. Jay Armes was 4×5 with a triple and 3RBI.
In game 2 the Hogs dropped a tough one 6-4 to the same team. Joe Crouch (7IP 6ER 8K) took the loss. Fred Cardella was 2×3 and Chad Crutcher was 2×4 to lead the Hogs offense.
On Thursday night the Hogs traveled to Yorkville to play HRM Properties of Yorkville and the Yorkville Legion. The scrappy HRM team played the Hogs tough. The Hogs cmae away with a 5-4 win. Brian Tobin (6IP 7H 4ER 3K) got the win and Joe Crouch picked up the save. Jay Armes led the Hogs once again with 2 RBI. Brian Crouch was 2×2 with a walk. Matt Smith homered.
The final game fo the night had the Hogs defeating the Yorkville Legion 14-2. Tim Murphy ( 4IP 2H 2ER 7K 3BB) got the win. Matt Smith (3×4) had another HR and Tommy Crouch was 2×2 with 2RBI and Brian Crouch was 3×4 with 2RBI. Jay Armes finished off his great week going 2×3 with 4RBI.
The Hogs are now 7-6 and next play on June 3rd in Rockford against the Cedarville Reeds.