Hoover was the 9-0 winner over Chapmanville Regional when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Huskies fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 6-5 on Saturday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 10, 2017, but that streak is no more.
Riley Johnson put in work no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tristan Harless, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Harless is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Huskies
| 04/12/25 vs Chapmanville Regional | 5-6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Charleston Catholic | 5-4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Nicholas County | 10-1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Nitro | 9-1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Sissonville | 1-3 |
Hoover moved to 7-5 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Chapmanville Regional, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Looking ahead, Hoover will challenge Ripley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chapmanville Regional, they will take on George Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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