The Holcomb Hornets will head out to take on the Richland Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Holcomb will be strutting in after a win while Richland will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Holcomb turned things around against South Pemiscot on Thursday. They blew past the Bulldogs 10-4.
The team relied heavily on Keaton Cunningham, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Christian Lewis was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Holcomb kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Eugene hit Richland with a five-run fourth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bears came up short against the Eagles, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bears have suffered since May 7, 2024.
Richland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Alexander, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base.
Holcomb's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-7. As for Richland, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Holcomb has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Richland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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