Pirates
| 03/11/25 vs Florien | 4-3 |
| 03/10/25 @ Leesville | 12-1 |
| 03/08/25 vs Evans | 11-1 |
| 03/08/25 vs Pitkin | 3-1 |
Hicks took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Florien, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hicks Pirates narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Florien Blackcats 4-3. The win was familiar territory for the Pirates, who have now won four contests in a row.
Courtlyn Dousay was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and one double.
In other pitching news, Katie-Grace Quinn looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Abby Addison, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-2. She also put up a home run, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Maliah Gordy, who went 1-for-4 with four stolen bases.
Hicks' victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Florien, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hicks will be taking part in a tournament against David Thibodaux at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Florien, they will head out on the road to challenge Pitkin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Pitkin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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