Baseball Game Preview: Hardin Hornets vs. Kirbyville Wildcats

The Hardin Hornets will face off against the Kirbyville Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Hardin 3.9, Kirbyville 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Last Tuesday, Hardin came up short against Kirbyville and fell 5-1.

For Kirbyville's part, David Fussell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks. That's the fewest hits Fussell has allowed since back in February.

On the hitting side, Braxton Jacks was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Luke Fussell, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.

Kirbyville is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. Hardin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-5-1 record this season.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hardin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kirbyville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.