Houston has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.46 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Booneville Blue Devils. The Hilltoppers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Houston saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rob Hancock, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one double. That triple was Hancock's first of the season. JJ McCoy was another, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Houston and nudges their season record down to 16-8. As for Booneville, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-14 record this season.
Houston will be playing in front of their home fans against Pontotoc at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Booneville, they will head out to take on Pine Grove at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight.
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