For the second straight game, Hughes Springs will face off against New Diana. The Mustangs will challenge the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Hughes Springs has won seven straight at home dating back to last season, while New Diana won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Hughes Springs is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering New Diana just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 3-1.
For New Diana's part, Remi Rountree spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Rountree has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Justice Hankins was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Colt McDowell, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
New Diana's victory bumped their record up to 13-6-1. As for Hughes Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 16-4.
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