Hockinson took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against R.A. Long, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lumberjacks on Monday, sneaking past 7-5. The Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Noah Tadema
| 04/21/25 vs R.A. Long | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Woodland | 1 |
| 03/15/25 vs Lakeside | 1 |
| 03/13/25 vs Mountain View | 1 |
Noah Tadema made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Tadema wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Fehrer, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave Fehrer a new career-high.
Hockinson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for R.A. Long, they moved to 7-6-1 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hockinson will square off against Columbia River at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rapids will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for R.A. Long, they will take on Woodland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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