For the second straight game, Hickory Flat will face off against Byers. The Rebels will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Lions at 6:00 p.m.
Hickory Flat will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Byers on Tuesday. The Rebels put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 18-4 victory. The Rebels' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cade Clayton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Clayton was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
Nick Talley
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In other batting news, Nick Talley was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Thrasher, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Hickory Flat always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hickory Flat's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Byers, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
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