Hancock had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Hattiesburg on Saturday. The Hawks put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 11-4 win. While the Hawks didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
James Stieler
| 02/21/26 vs Hattiesburg | 4 |
| 02/11/25 @ Pass Christian | 2 |
| 02/10/26 vs Pass Christian | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Picayune | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Long Beach | 1 |
Hancock let James Stieler and Jaxson Knight run wild. Stieler went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI, while Knight went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those four RBI gave Stieler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carson Harris, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Hancock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hattiesburg only posted an OBP of .267.
Hancock's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Hattiesburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Looking ahead, Hancock will square off against Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hattiesburg, they will host Collins at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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