| 04/19/25 @ Phoenix | 10-5 |
| 04/19/25 @ Phoenix | 4-2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Phoenix | 17-4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Hidden Valley | 5-2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Mazama | 18-2 |
| + 3 more games |
Henley waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They came out on top against the Phoenix Pirates by a score of 10-5. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Mark Carpenter made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Conner Shively, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ryan Douglas, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Henley's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Phoenix, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Henley will square off against Klamath Union at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pelicans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.64 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Phoenix, they will welcome Mazama at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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