Starks hadn't done well against Singer recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Panthers came out on top against the Hornets by a score of 11-8. This was a revenge game for the Panthers: when they faced off against the Hornets last Saturday, they had to take a 15-14 loss.
Cody Harrison was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Starks is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-8 otherwise. Harrison was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Ben Crisp
| 04/01/25 vs Singer | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Singer | 2 |
| 03/06/25 @ Fairview | 2 |
| 02/20/25 @ Hamilton Christian | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Reeves | 1 |
In other batting news, Ben Crisp was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Braden Holloway was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Starks was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Starks and bumps their season record up to 5-9. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 4-12 Singer and 3-7 South Cameron. As for Singer, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Starks will challenge rival South Cameron at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Singer is set to square off against their familiar foe the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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