Hulbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Warner Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hulbert of the 8-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 1st.
Ethan Ellis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Shane Hubbard, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Warner's side, Kaleb Spradlin made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Spradlin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Warner let Lubbock Drake and Jaxon Cash loose on the outfield. Drake got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and three RBI, while Cash scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Jace Jackson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Hulbert's loss dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Warner, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-11.
Hulbert will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Vian. Vian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Warner, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against McLoud at 4:00 p.m.
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