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| 04/12/22 - Away | 16-0 W |
| 03/15/22 - Home | 3-4 L |
| 04/09/19 - Home | 14-0 W |
| 03/12/19 - Away | 12-0 W |
| 04/24/18 - Neutral | 18-2 W |
| + 4 more games |
Manila is 7-2 against Hoxie since March of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Manila Lions will be playing at home against the Hoxie Mustangs at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Manila's offense. They fell 5-0 to Walnut Ridge on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Lions in their meetings with the Bobcats: they've now lost seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Hoxie got themselves on the board against Marmaduke on Tuesday, but Marmaduke never followed suit. They blew past the Greyhounds 12-0. The high-scoring effort was just what the Mustangs needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Logan Light was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hayden McIntire was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Mack Slaughter was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 2-for-3.
Hoxie's victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Manila, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Everything went Manila's way against Hoxie when the teams last played back in April of 2022, as Manila made off with a 16-0 win. Will Manila repeat their success, or does Hoxie have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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