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| 03/11/25 - Away | 8-7 W |
| 03/04/24 - Away | 3-9 L |
| 03/02/20 - Home | 4-16 L |
| 02/26/19 - Away | 3-8 L |
| 02/26/18 - Home | 8-7 W |
Sloan-Hendrix took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Cave City, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cave City Cavemen 8-7. While the Greyhounds didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Wilson Dean made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Murphy, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-4. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Corey Sullens, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Sloan-Hendrix and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Cave City, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Sloan-Hendrix will challenge Walnut Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Walnut Ridge's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Sloan-Hendrix's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cave City, they will face off against Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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