Hickory hadn't done well against Slippery Rock recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Hornets' defense stepped up to hand the Rockets a 2-0 shutout. The game was the first time Hickory have beaten Slippery Rock on their pitch since September 27, 2022.

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| 09/15/25 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 09/30/24 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 09/17/24 - Home | 4-2 W |
| 10/10/23 - Away | 1-2 L |
| 09/20/23 - Home | 0-2 L |
| + 5 more games |
Hickory's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Slippery Rock, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3.
Hickory has already played their next game, a 5-1 loss against Grove City on the 17th. As for Slippery Rock, they also didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win against Greenville on the 17th.
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