Baseball Recap: Hampshire Snaps 11-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Hampshire took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against East Hickman County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hampshire Hawks had just enough and edged out the East Hickman County Eagles 17-16. The Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Hampshire got a great performance from Dakota Disbro as he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits.

At the plate, Cameron Marrisett and Elijah Stephens did most of the damage at the plate: Marrisett scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Stephens got on base in all six of his plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those four runs gave Marrisett a new career-high. Keaon Nicholson was another key player, going 2-for-6 with three RBI and one stolen base.

Hampshire always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Hawks

Previous 5 Games

03/14/25 @ East Hickman County	17-16
03/13/25 vs Fayetteville	4-14
03/11/25 vs Wayne County	8-2
03/11/25 vs Wayne County	9-7
03/06/25 @ Non Varsity Opponent	2-6

Hampshire's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. As for East Hickman County, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-5.

Hampshire will have a chance to go back-to-back against East Hickman County: the pair will be back at it again later today.