Hope was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mena Bearcats. That's two games in a row now that the Bobcats have lost by exactly three runs.
Sam Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one run. Jack Johnson was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Hope was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Hope's record is now 0-4. As for Mena, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Hope Bobcats challenge Ashdown Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Mena, they are taking a road trip to square off against Fouke at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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