Pender hasn't had much luck against Hobbton recently, but that could start to change on Monday. Pender will be playing at home against Hobbton at 4:00 p.m.
Pender is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of East Bladen.
Meanwhile, Hobbton's rock-solid pitchers showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. They never let Union get on the board and left with an 18-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won nine in a row.
Ben Neal and Will Blackman made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Neal pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Blackman pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Neal scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Blackman scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. That's the most runs Neal has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Hobbton let Zack Aman and Ayden Lawson run wild. Aman scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2, while Lawson scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. That's the most stolen bases Aman has posted since back in March of 2024. Kade Corbett was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Hobbton pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Pender, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Pender suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Hobbton when the teams last played on Monday. Will Pender have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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