"Villa Park, the No. 1 seed in Division 2, has a terrific one-two starting duo in junior Logan Hoppie (10-1, 1.28 ERA) and senior Jack McGuire (6-2, 1.62 ERA). McGuire is 6 feet 5 and has 82 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings. He had a 16-strikeout performance this season. Hoppie has a two-hit shutout of Crestview League champion Cypress on his resume."
"Villa Park finished the regular season at 19-8-1 under veteran coach Burt Call and in second place in league. If the Spartans can get some hitting help, the pitchers will handle the rest. Villa Park opens the playoffs on Thursday at home against Elsinore."
Villa Park is the No. 1 seed in Division 2 baseball playoffs, powered by strong pitching. Junior Logan Hoppie posts a 10-1 record with a 1.28 ERA, while senior Jack McGuire holds a 6-2 record with a 1.62 ERA. McGuire is 6 feet 5 and has 82 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings, including a 16-strikeout performance. Hoppie has a two-hit shutout against Crestview League champion Cypress. Villa Park finished the regular season 19-8-1 under veteran coach Burt Call and placed second in league. With hitting support, the pitching is expected to carry the team. Villa Park opens the playoffs Thursday at home against Elsinore.
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