The Hampton Bulldogs will take on the Poyen Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hampton has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Hampton is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to Fordyce.
Meanwhile, Poyen came into Tuesday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past Magnet Cove 14-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted against the Panthers since March 26, 2018.
Layton Russell made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Russell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, Hunter Woods was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Landon Crosby was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one double.
Poyen always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hampton's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Poyen, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Hampton skirted past Poyen 5-3 when the teams last played last Tuesday. Will Hampton repeat their success, or does Poyen have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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