After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Edwards County, Hamilton County was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Woodlawn Cardinals by a score of 9-5. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Foxes as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.

Caiden Rubenacker
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Hamilton County got a great performance from Caiden Rubenacker as he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Those six strikeouts gave Rubenacker a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Colby Karcher, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. Dylan Cockrum also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Hamilton County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodlawn struck out ten times.
Hamilton County's record is now 5-9-1. As for Woodlawn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Hamilton County will face off against Edwards County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Foxes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Woodlawn, they will challenge Cisne at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Runnin' Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.07 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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