Hackberry is 0-3 against Elizabeth since March of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Hackberry Mustangs will challenge the Elizabeth Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Hackberry is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over Evans on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Madden Spicer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Devin Murphy
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On the hitting side, Devin Murphy was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in stolen bases. The team also got some help courtesy of John Wesley Vincent, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Hackberry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Bulldogs on Wednesday. Elizabeth walked away with a 12-8 win over Red River. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Elizabeth.
The victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-4. As for Elizabeth, their record now sits at 16-6.
Hackberry suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Elizabeth when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can Hackberry avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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