Hamilton Southeastern had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Portland on Saturday. The Royals blew past the Panthers 17-1. The Royals' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Josh Lesniewksi looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
Parker O'Steen
| 04/05/25 vs Portland | 4 |
| 05/13/24 vs Yorktown | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Independence | 1 |
| 05/16/24 @ Franklin Central | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Lawrence North | 1 |
On the hitting side, Parker O'Steen was a standout: he scored four runs while going 2-for-3. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Colin Kendrick, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Hamilton Southeastern was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in three consecutive games.
Hamilton Southeastern's record is now 3-1. As for Portland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Hamilton Southeastern has already played their next contest, a 7-6 loss against Halls on the 5th. As for Portland, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-6 victory against Clinton on the 5th.
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