Oakwood handed the Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers its first loss of the season with a 4-2 win Tuesday in non-conference boy's baseball action from Mt. Pulaski High School.

Gavin Smith allowed three runs, one was earned in just 1 2/3 innings. Smith walked five allowing the Comets to get off to a quick start. 

Isaiah Ruch pitched six innings of two-run ball, stifling a high-powered Hilltoppers offense. Ruch struck out eight, walked three, and allowed five hits. 

Hilltoppers pitchers did not allow an extra-base hit but were done in by 10 walks. Dylan Bensyl finished 2-for-3 with a walk and drove in a run. Matthew Miller and Josh Young drove in runs for Fithian-Oakwood. 

Drew Martin hit a solo home run for the Hilltoppers finishing 2-for-3. Mt. Pulaski is now 16-1. 

Mt. Pulaski now turns its attention to postseason play where they will host a Regional semifinal matchup Friday opposite the winner of today's matchup between Argenta-Oreana and Blue Ridge.