Hicks is 0-3 against Oakdale since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Pirates will host the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Hicks' pitching crew has only allowed 1.3 runs per game this season, so Oakdale's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Hicks is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest defeat since March 5th on Tuesday. They fell just short of Pitkin by a score of 3-1.
Luke Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hicks saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Micah Merchant, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Oakdale didn't have quite enough to beat Eunice on Monday and fell 7-6.
Hicks' loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 20-7. As for Oakdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-11.
Hicks couldn't quite get it done against Oakdale in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 as they fell 5-1. Will the Pirates 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.
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