Hatley hasn't had much luck against Hamilton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Hatley Tigers take on Hamilton Lions at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row, Hatley turned things around against Mantachie on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over the Mustangs. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Brody Sloan
| 03/20/25 vs Mantachie | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Hamilton | 1 |
| 03/10/25 vs Jackson Academy | 1 |
| 02/18/25 vs Biggersville | 1 |
| 02/14/25 vs Oak Hill Academy | 1 |
Brody Sloan made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Sloan was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tristan Hendrix, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He has become a key player for Hatley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 5-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Evan George, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Hatley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hamilton). They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-15 win over Hatley on Tuesday. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Hamilton's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Hatley, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
Hatley couldn't quite finish off Hamilton when the teams last played on Tuesday and fell 17-15. Will Hatley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
