Eastern Hancock had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Northeastern Knights out 8-6. This was payback for Eastern Hancock, who suffered a 4-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Carson Borden was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Borden has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Borden was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Sullivan, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Northeastern's side, Kaleb Moore made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Blake Waters was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Eastern Hancock's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15. As for Northeastern, their loss dropped their record down to 12-9.
Eastern Hancock will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Muncie Burris at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Hancock has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Northeastern, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Cambridge City Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northeastern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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