Hardin Northern scored first but ultimately less than Mohawk in their game on Monday. They lost 12-3 to the Mohawk Warriors.
Hardin Northern saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nolan Hopson, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
On Mohawk's side, Elias Magallanes and Andon Clouse dominated on the mound. Magallanes pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits, while Clouse tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Clouse has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Travis Geary, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. Braylon Mulholland was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Hardin Northern has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-7 record this season. As for Mohawk, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 19-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hardin Northern will stay at home for another game and welcome McComb at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mohawk will take on Seneca East at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mohawk knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Seneca East likes a good challenge.
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