Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hackberry). They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over the Evans Eagles on Friday. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Madden Spicer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 15 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Devin Murphy
| 03/14/25 vs Evans | 3 |
| 03/08/25 @ Vinton | 1 |
| 04/09/24 vs Starks | 1 |
| 04/05/24 @ DeQuincy | 1 |
| 03/11/24 vs Vinton | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Devin Murphy, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. John Wesley Vincent was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Hackberry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hackberry's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Evans, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Coming up, Hackberry will square off against Elizabeth at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Evans, they will face off against Hathaway at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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