West Harrison had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Hancock Hawks 7-6. The win was just what West Harrison needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior match.
Reece Parker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 7.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Parker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Parker was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Cameron Sandel looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Tyler Gazzier was excellent, scoring two runs while going 4-for-6. Another player making a difference was Dezi Curley, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI.
On Hancock's side, Jude Ulrich was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while going 3-for-6.
West Harrison's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-15. As for Hancock, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-8.
West Harrison will head out on the road to challenge Long Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Long Beach has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hancock, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Picayune at 7:00 p.m. Picayune's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Hancock's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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