Baseball Recap: Hephzibah Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Rebels

Margin (Wins)

03/17/25 @ McCormick	18
02/17/25 vs Laney	14
04/02/25 @ Cross Creek	13
02/22/25 vs Cross Creek	11
03/18/25 vs Howard	10

Hephzibah hadn't done well against Cross Creek recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Rebels blew past the Razorbacks 17-4. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won six games by ten runs or more so far this season.

The team relied heavily on Trenton Dunn, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. He has become a key player for Hephzibah: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Fredrich Frye, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Hephzibah was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Hephzibah moved to 7-13 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Cross Creek, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-12.

Hephzibah and Cross Creek will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Rebels see the field they'll take on Academy of Richmond County at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Cross Creek, their break will end when they face West Laurens at 5:30 p.m. on the 14th.