Daleville hasn't had much luck against Houston County recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Daleville Warhawks will be playing at home against the Houston County Lions at 4:30 p.m. Daleville has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Daleville fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Houston County on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 12-11. The loss leaves the Warhawks still looking for their first win of the season.
For Houston County's part, Hunter Rowland made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Furthermore, Rowland didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Barber, who went 3-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. He also put up a triple, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Clay Hand, who scored four runs while going 3-for-5.
Houston County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Houston County, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.75 runs across that stretch. As for Daleville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Daleville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Houston County struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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