For the second straight game, Overton will face off against Beckville. The Mustangs will challenge the Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Overton is coming into the match hot, having won their last six games.
Overton took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Beckville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Bearcats 5-4.
Rylan Holleman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Holleman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braxton Harper, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Mason Rowe, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Overton's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Beckville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 15-4.
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