McDonough was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hampton Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to McDonough of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Miles Hawkins made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Aerrigo Evans was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Hampton's side, Gavin Aiken made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Aiken was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Aiken wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Leo Vivaldi Garcia, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Finley Tremor, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
McDonough's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Hampton, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McDonough will face off against Mt. Zion at 7:55 p.m. on Thursday. McDonough is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Hampton, they will head out on the road to square off against McDonough at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
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