Hampshire's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Grafton Bearcats.
Mark Richman was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Richman was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ethan VanMeter was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Brayden Hott was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Hampshire hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matches.
Hampshire's victory bumped their record up to 2-9. As for Grafton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
Coincidentally, Hampshire and Grafton will both be playing Parkersburg the next time they take the field. The Bearcats will host the Big Reds at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Trojans will play them later in the day, at 4:30 p.m.
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