Viola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hillcrest Screamin Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Longhorns have suffered since April 25, 2025.
Viola saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Sikes, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run and one double. That double was Sikes' first of the season.
Viola's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Hillcrest, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Viola will head out to take on Concord at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hillcrest, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Armorel at 4:30 p.m.
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