Hickory found a leader in Tommy Blackburn as the team took down Indian River on Tuesday. Blackburn struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. The effort marked the most strikeouts he has had since back in April of 2024.
Blackburn and Hickory will be playing in front of their home fans against Kempsville at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Thanks in part to Blackburn's efforts, the Hawks will roll in on a seven-game winning streak. Will Blackburn and the rest of the team keep the streak alive? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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