Mandeville entered their tilt with Hammond with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They beat the Hammond Tornadoes on Tuesday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Mandeville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Reagan Touchstone looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mason Hickman was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Brody Hatchett, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Hammond's side, Kaleb O?Hara was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Mandeville's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-6. As for Hammond, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-19.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mandeville will take on Dunham at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Hammond, they will be playing at home against Scotlandville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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