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Luke Vukovcan shines as Hopewell Pony (Food Facilities Concepts) Rolls Past Riverside, 10–1

Luke Vukovcan shines as Hopewell Pony (Food Facilities Concepts) Rolls Past Riverside, 10–1
Hopewell Pony (Food Facilities Concepts dominated on Monday night behind a lights-out performance from Luke Vukovcan, cruising to a 10–1 win over the Riverside Panthers.
Vukovcan was dominant on the mound, racking up 16 strikeouts while allowing just 1 hit and 1 run over 7 innings. He also helped his own cause at the plate, going 2-for-2 with 3 runs scored and an RBI.
The offense came out swinging, scoring in each of the first four innings. Key contributors included:
- Ryder Kostrick: 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, a double, and 3 stolen bases
- Mason Santamaria: 2-for-4 with 2 runs, 2 total bases and an RBI
- Ryan Gaguzis: 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs
- Reed Budavich: 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored
- David Johnson: Scored 2 runs and added a stolen base
In total, the team racked up 12 hits and swiped 9 bases, applying pressure from start to finish.
Hopewell Hoffman continues to roll with a complete team effort on both sides of the ball! 💪⚾
They’ll look to keep their playoff run alive tomorrow on the road against Beaver. Let’s go, boys!