Hampton had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it 13. They lost 13-0 to the Poyen Indians. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
As for Poyen, they now have a winning record of 3-2. They have beaten Hampton the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Hampton has come to flipping the script.
For Poyen's part, Kaden Rushing was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Rushing a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layton Russell, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025. Bryce Webb was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs.
Hampton and Poyen will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Bulldogs see the field they'll take on Drew Central at 5:00 p.m. on the 30th. As for Poyen, their break will end when they face Junction City at 4:30 p.m. on the 30th.
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