It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Hoover ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Frankfort Falcons 5-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Huskies as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
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Riley Johnson spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sam Salyers, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Colton Tawney, who went 1-for-3 with one triple.
The win got Hoover back to even at 8-8. As for Frankfort, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoover will venture away from home to take on Sissonville at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Frankfort, they will head out to challenge Berkeley Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons are facing the Indians at the right time seeing as the Indians are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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