With the state tournament only two weeks away the Hardhats are getting hot at exactly the right time. Post 22 had an eight game winning streak early this season, but I think this latest stretch is the best they’ve played all season long.
The pitching has been relatively consistent all season, and has no doubt been the strength of the team. But what has been most impressive as of late is their offense. Rapid City is averaging 12 runs per game during their winning streak and is getting production up and down the lineup.
There was a point in the season where one just had to wonder where the offense was going to come from with this team. The bottom of the order was really struggling and the hitting with runners in scoring position or with two outs was sketchy to say the least. But suddenly the bats have come alive.
Parker Sullivan, who has been hitting all year, and just had his 17-game hitting streak come to an end, is leading the team with a .437 batting average. However, others are really starting to step up. Dana Hill has raised his average about 50 points in the last few weeks, and is now hitting .403. Kolton Emery is hitting rockets all over the yard as of late and is hitting .395 and leading the team in RBI with 40. Jordan Carlson has been the biggest surprise at .386 with 11 doubles and five triples.
But production has to come from others as well if Post 22 is going to continue this success. Donte Bledsoe, Brock Thomas, and Jarrett Jensen will also be key contributors in the coming weeks.
-Jake-

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