After soaring to ten runs the game before, Hatton was a bit more limited in their game on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Jasper Vikings by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Hornets have suffered since May 17, 2024.
Brianna Oliver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Hatton has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-13-1 record this season. The victory (which was Jasper's third in a row) raised their record to 13-7.
Looking ahead, Hatton will head out on the road to challenge Lawrence County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lawrence County's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Hatton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Jasper, they have already played their next contest, a 13-3 loss against Orange Beach on the 27th.
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