| 04/04/25 @ Edwards | 20-5 |
| 04/01/25 @ Winona | 13-6 |
| 03/28/25 @ Yazoo County | 3-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs Amanda Elzy | 15-0 |
| 03/26/25 @ Gentry | 22-1 |
| + 7 more games |
Humphreys County came tearing into Friday's game with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Edwards Tigers 20-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-3 back in March.
Kuriston Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one double.
In other batting news, Xaylen Henderson was a standout: he scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those five runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kenneth Ray, who scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Humphreys County's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-5. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Edwards, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Humphreys County will welcome Yazoo County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Edwards, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Side at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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