The Hamilton Lions will take on the Jackson Christian Eagles on Monday. Hamilton will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Hamilton faced off against Baldwyn on Friday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Bearcats. Considering the Lions have won eight contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Braedyn Lackie
| 03/06/26 @ Baldwyn | 3 |
| 02/28/26 vs Louisville | 2 |
| 02/26/26 @ Nettleton | 2 |
| 02/21/26 @ East Webster | 2 |
| 03/03/26 vs Baldwyn | 1 |
Braedyn Lackie made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Myles Self was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Ian Nichols was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 19 runs the game before, Jackson Christian was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They came up short against Hardin County, falling 8-2.
Jackson Christian also got a good showing from Drake Williams, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits.
At the plate, Co Vargason made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Another player making a difference was Brody Bennett, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Jackson Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Hamilton, their win bumped their record up to 14-2.
Hamilton suffered a grim 12-6 defeat to Jackson Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
