Jena has won 12 straight games at home, while Hackberry has won 12 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Giants will welcome the Mustangs at 9:00 a.m. Jena's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Saturday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jena fell victim to Benton and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 15-0 to the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Giants have suffered since March 17th.
Meanwhile, Hackberry made easy work of Starks on Thursday and carried off a 7-1 win. Considering the Mustangs have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Madden Spicer, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Derek Murphy, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Hackberry has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Jena, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-10.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jena has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like Hackberry struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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