Hazlehurst had lost 11 straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-19-1 to make it 12. They came up short against the Port Gibson Blue Waves, falling 24-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Waves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-2 back in February.
As for Port Gibson, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-10. The result was nothing new for the Blue Waves, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Port Gibson's part, Terrance Evans was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Evans posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Michael Evans was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five stolen bases, and eight RBI. Those eight RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Centrell Hedrick, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Port Gibson beat Hazlehurst by a score of 15-1 later that day.
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