Picayune was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 9-1 to the Hancock Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Picayune of the 15-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Picayune saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Watts, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Hancock's side, Chaley Peterson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Peterson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Peterson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Teegan Dewitt, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Addie Campbell was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Picayune's loss dropped their record down to 8-15-1. As for Hancock, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-3-1.
Picayune will square off against Pearl River Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hancock, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Terry at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hancock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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