After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Hernando brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They walked away with a 10-5 win over the Center Hill Mustangs on Tuesday. Considering the Tigers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Asher Lawson looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, Cade Kozcka and Donavan Dickson did most of the damage at the plate: Kozcka went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Dickson scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Preston Johnson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Tigers
| 02/25/25 vs Center Hill | 40% |
| 02/22/25 @ Madison Central | 16.7% |
| 02/21/25 @ Brandon | 12.5% |
| 02/10/25 vs Madison-Ridgeland Academy | 19% |
| 05/23/24 vs Brandon | 18.2% |
| + 7 more games |
Hernando was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Hernando's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Center Hill, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Looking ahead, Hernando will square off against Jackson Prep at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Center Hill, they will host Southaven at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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