Hiram had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the McEachern Indians on Monday, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since October 1, 2024.
Faith Matthews spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
Hornets
| 09/15/25 vs McEachern | 41.9% |
| 09/11/25 @ Southeast Whitfield County | 25% |
| 09/09/25 vs Cartersville | 12.5% |
| 09/08/25 vs Woodland | 15.8% |
| 09/04/25 @ Cass | 5.9% |
| + 13 more games |
Hiram was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. The last time their batting average was this high was back in October of 2024.
Hiram's win bumped their record up to 4-11. As for McEachern, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-8 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hiram will face off against Allatoona at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buccaneers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for McEachern, they will head out to face off against Campbell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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