Hornets
| 03/12/25 vs Eastside | 15 |
| 03/06/25 @ Peniel Baptist Academy | 13 |
| 03/28/25 vs Peniel Baptist Academy | 12 |
| 02/26/25 @ Eastside | 10 |
| 03/17/25 @ Wildwood | 9 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Palatka, Hawthorne was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Countryside Christian Minutemen 17-9. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
Branson Byrd was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Hawthorne's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-8 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Hunter Thomas was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with four RBI and one double. Hawthorne is undefeated when Thomas posts three or more RBI, but 6-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Thomas, who scored two runs while going 4-for-6.
Hawthorne was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Hawthorne's record now sits at 10-8. As for Countryside Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hawthorne will challenge Williston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Countryside Christian, they will face off against First Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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