Fabius Pompey had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-1 to make it five. They came up short against the Hannibal Warriors, falling 10-4. The loss was the Falcons' first of the season.
As for Hannibal, their win bumped their record up to 4-2. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
For Hannibal's part, Alex Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Miller has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Emmons, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Donald MacFarland was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fabius Pompey will host Tully at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hannibal, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jordan-Elbridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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