Softball Game Preview: Hackberry Mustangs vs. Oberlin Tigers

The Hackberry Mustangs will challenge the Oberlin Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Hackberry has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

While Hackberry's win against South Cameron wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Hackberry sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 19-17 victory over South Cameron on Thursday. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Tarpons recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.

Calli Trahan

Batters Struck Out

03/13/25 @ South Cameron	8
03/11/25 vs Pickering	6
03/06/25 @ Hathaway	8

Calli Trahan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and 13 unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Hackberry got a massive performance out of Aubre Mire, who fired off three triples, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-5. That's the most runs Mire has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Harmony Bodie, who scored four runs and stole Three bases. while going 3-for-6.

Hackberry was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .385 or higher in three consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Oberlin fell victim to Merryville and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 15-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost three in a row.

Oberlin's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hackberry, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.