Hinsdale Win Series Over Trojans

After splitting two games the previous Saturday, Hinsdale took the series over  Downers North with a good all round team performance. 

Downers got off to a good start in the first inning off the pitching of Ryan Daspin.  However Hinsdale replied with what has become their trademark, a single from Spacapan, knocked in by Foley. 

Meanwhile Daspin really began to find his firepower and rhythm for Hinsdale and limited DG to one more run (unearned) during his five innings on the mound. This was his first extended outing for two years after shoulder surgery and once he settled he looked very impressive. The Devil’s offence went to work on the Downer’s pitching and took full advantage of errors and walks, with John Olson once again looking impressive with the bat. His RBI double in the fifth really blew the game open and it looked as if the Trojan’s fate was sealed. 

However, DG rallied in the sixth when Jack Gilbert replaced Daspin on the mound.  The normally reliable Gilbert couldn’t get his curve ball down and this cost Hinsdale three runs. Thankfully a lead of double by Bobo in the bottom of the sixth and the usual RBI from Foley sparked a three run inning for Hinsdale. It turned out they needed this insurance as Downers continued to press hitting a three run homer in the seventh off of Jared Kreger, who came in as closer. 

A nail biting finish ensued. This involving some gamesmanship by the DG coach and humorous interaction between spectators, umpire and coaches all of whom were trying to establish the score. As it turned out it didn’t matter.  Hinsdale hung on and bagged another valuable Conference win.