Hamilton County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Flora Wolves. If the Foxes were looking for revenge after losing 4-1 to the Wolves when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Andrew Webb was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up five earned runs off three hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed over his last four matchups. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Webb wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Kessler, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Hamilton County's record is now 5-15. As for Flora, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season.
Hamilton County will host Carmi-White County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Flora, they will venture away from home to square off against Cisne at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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