Dawson Ward gave up the fewest hits he has since back in April of 2024 on Thursday. Houlka had no answer to Ward as he struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ward has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances.

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| 04/17/25 - Home | 15-0 W |
| 04/25/23 - Neutral | 10-1 W |
| 04/25/23 - Neutral | 10-0 W |
| 04/09/19 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 04/09/19 - Home | 15-0 W |
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Ward's effort led Tupelo Christian Prep over Houlka and he'll get a chance to do so again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles are a perfect 9-0 against the Wildcats going back to March of 2015, a lead they'll look to extend.
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