Mills University Studies took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Hot Springs, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Comets narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Trojans 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Comets have posted since March 17th.
Rainan Barlow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit and racked up 13 Ks.
Elias Noble
| 04/15/25 @ Hot Springs | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Watson Chapel | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Parkview | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Forrest City | 2 |
| 03/17/25 @ Clinton | 2 |
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elias Noble, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Mills University Studies is undefeated when Noble posts two or more runs, but 1-7 otherwise. Aarachai Briggs was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Mills University Studies is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Hot Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mills University Studies will host Carlisle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hot Springs, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against De Queen at 4:30 p.m.
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