There's no place like home for Hackberry, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Singer Hornets out 2-1. This was a revenge match for Hackberry, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-5 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Brant Thomas was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Hackberry's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-8. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs per game. As for Singer, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hackberry will challenge Merryville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Singer, they will head out on the road to take on Starks at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Singer has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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