For the second straight game, Hawkins will face off against Martins Mill. The Hawks will square off against the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hawkins is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Hawkins took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Martins Mill 3-1. The victory continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won five in a row.
Eli Smith
| 04/08/25 vs Martins Mill | 9 |
| 03/28/25 vs Cumby | 12 |
| 03/18/25 vs Alba-Golden | 5 |
| 03/11/25 vs Big Sandy | 13 |
| 03/06/25 vs Union Hill | 5 |
Eli Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hawkins saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paxton Metcalf, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Hunter Kirklin also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Hawkins pushed their record up to 17-7-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Martins Mill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
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