The Lakewood Gators will challenge the Hartsville Red Foxes at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lakewood is looking for their season's first win.
Lakewood managed to slip by Hartsville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Lakewood lost 15-3 to Hartsville on Tuesday.
For Hartsville's part, Brandon Anderson made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits Anderson has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Casey Hawkins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Coleman Radcliff also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Hartsville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Hartsville's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Lakewood, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
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