Hackberry won the last time they faced Singer and things went their way on Thursday too. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Hornets. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Devin Murphy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025.
Jacob Tilotta
| 02/21/26 vs Hornbeck | 3 |
| 03/19/26 @ Singer | 2 |
| 03/17/26 vs Singer | 2 |
| 02/20/26 @ Pickering | 2 |
| 03/10/26 vs Grand Lake | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Tilotta, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Hackberry's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-5 when he doesn't). Walker Poole was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Hackberry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hackberry's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Singer, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5-1.
Looking ahead, Hackberry will venture away from home to square off against Grand Lake at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Singer has already played their next game (against LaGrange), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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