Exeter barely beat Hurley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Exeter blew past Hurley 13-4 on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Exeter also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Cason Antle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Exeter is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 9-10 otherwise. Antle was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
| 04/07/25 vs Verona | 3 |
| 05/13/25 vs Hurley | 2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Verona | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Galena | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Fordland | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, K Crowe was a standout: he went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs. Exeter is undefeated when Crowe posts two or more runs, but 8-11 otherwise. Briley Hargus also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Exeter and bumps their season record up to 12-11. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Hurley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That lines up perfectly with their 5-16-1 record this season.
Exeter does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hurley, they will take on Bradleyville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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