The Hephzibah Rebels will face off against the Howard Huskies at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hephzibah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Hephzibah will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against McCormick on Monday. Everything went Hephzibah's way against McCormick as Hephzibah made off with a 21-3 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rebels as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cristian Diaz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Christopher Kohn was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Devonye Person was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Five bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hephzibah always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .868. They are 5-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Howard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They came up short against Aquinas, falling 13-0.
Hephzibah's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Howard, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
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