The Hermitage Hornets will take on the Humansville Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hermitage will be strutting in after a victory while Humansville will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Tuesday, Hermitage got the win against Climax Springs by a conclusive 16-5. The Hornets have beaten the Cougars the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Cougars has come to flipping the script.
Meanwhile, Humansville had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 6-2 to Fair Play on Monday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Ty Ahlers put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ahlers was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Hermitage now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Humansville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Hermitage suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Humansville in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Hermitage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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