There's no place like home for Hoover, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Roane County Raiders on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Hoover, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Riley Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Jacob White looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Braydon Bounds was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Hoover's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-10. As for Roane County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-14.
Hoover will head out on the road to square off against Lewis County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lewis County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Roane County, they will be playing at home against Braxton County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Braxton County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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