The Hickman Kewpies will take on the Boonville Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
While Hickman didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-22), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out Battle 2-1 on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Kewpies.
Kyle Haynes tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Quinton Brown, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Boonville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Eldon 2-1.
Boonville's victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Hickman, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Hickman might still be hurting after the 9-1 loss they got from Boonville when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Kewpies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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