The Hanover-Horton Comets are taking a road trip to face off against the Addison Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hanover-Horton hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Hanover-Horton's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They skirted past Leslie 2-0.
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Not much got past Luke Soper, who gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks to keep Leslie off the board. Soper also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hanover-Horton is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Brady Pond was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Addison fell victim to Grass Lake and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Warriors, falling 15-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Addison's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Hanover-Horton, their win bumped their record up to 5-3.
Hanover-Horton's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Comets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Addison, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Hanover-Horton continue to outrun the ball?
Hanover-Horton couldn't quite get it done against Addison in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 8-4. Can the Comets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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