Hackett dropped to 7-9 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 11-0 to the Lamar Warriors. The game marked the first time this season in which the Hornets were not able to get on the board.
As for Lamar, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
For Lamar's part, Mylee Parker made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Parker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mayci Hilton was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Newt Melton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hackett will challenge Booneville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hornets will need to watch out since the Bearcats have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Lamar, they will take on Scranton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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