On Tuesday, it was close, but the Hanks Knights sidestepped the Jefferson Silver Foxes for a 5-4 victory.
Ryan McFarland was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. McFarland was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Hanks let Jayden Perez and Max Meraz loose on the outfield. Perez went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run, while Meraz went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Jefferson's side, Ricardo Osuna was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with an RBI. Another player making a difference was Adrian Cabral, who scored a run and stole a base.
Hanks' win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs per game. As for Jefferson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hanks will take on El Paso at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Hanks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so El Paso's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Jefferson, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Chapin at 6:30 p.m.
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