Overhills extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 4-6. They came up short against the Hoke County Bucks, falling 11-3. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Bucks this season, with their most recent defeat being a 7-0 loss on Tuesday.
Overhills saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was J Burleigh, who went 1-for-3 with one double. That double was Burleigh's first of the season.
As for Hoke County, their record is now 5-7. Considering they have won four games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Hoke County's side, Carson Hewitt made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Hewitt was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jayden Hollingsworth, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Hoke County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 2-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Sani Bullard, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Overhills is set to face off against their familiar foe Pinecrest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hoke County will take on rival Pine Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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