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| 04/12/25 - Away | 1-15 L |
| 04/12/25 - Away | 4-24 L |
| 02/14/25 - Away | 2-18 L |
| 04/18/23 - Away | 0-1 L |
| 04/18/23 - Home | 0-1 L |
| + 2 more games |
Hazlehurst extended their losing streak to 12 on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 2-20-1 in the process. They came up short against the Port Gibson Blue Waves, falling 15-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
As for Port Gibson, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Port Gibson's part, Jomarion Washington and Michael Evans were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Washington pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Evans struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He is becoming a predictor of Port Gibson's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 3-1 (and 7-9 when he doesn't). At the plate, Washington went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run, while Evans went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Evans is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged three or more in each of the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, KeJaiveyin Watson was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with six stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylin Carter, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.
Hazlehurst didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 20-2 defeat against McComb on the 14th. As for Port Gibson, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, an 11-1 loss against Magee on the 17th.
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