The Hazen Hornets will square off against the Des Arc Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Hazen's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Friday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Barton. The win continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won six in a row.
Jase Arnett made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Arnett was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Lisko, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Trever Fulmer was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hazen always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Des Arc). They put the hurt on Baptist Prep with a sharp 17-2 victory on Monday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Hazen's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Des Arc, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hazen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Des Arc struggles in that department as they've averaged .462. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazen might still be hurting after the 12-4 loss they got from Des Arc in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
