Hamilton came out on top against Sparta on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Hawkeyes narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Spartans 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawkeyes have posted since April 23, 2024.
Hamilton now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Sparta, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hamilton beat the Spartans by a score of 12-8 later that day.
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