It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Kearns ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the West Panthers 3-2. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Isaac Hawpe
| 04/10/26 vs West | 2 |
| 04/08/26 @ West | 1 |
| 04/04/26 vs Granger | 1 |
| 04/03/26 @ Granger | 1 |
| 03/25/26 @ Hunter | 1 |
Isaac Hawpe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hawpe was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
Hawpe wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zack Budge, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Kearns hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in ten consecutive matchups.
Kearns' record now sits at 11-2. As for West, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Looking ahead, Kearns will take on Cyprus at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for West, they will square off against Hillcrest at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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