While Hickory Flat put up plenty of runs on Friday, the same can't be said for Ashland. The Rebels blew past the Blue Devils 20-0. The Rebels haven't had any issues with the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Tyler Garner
| 03/27/26 vs Ashland | 3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Ashland | 2 |
| 03/23/26 @ Ingomar | 2 |
| 03/19/26 vs Biggersville | 1 |
| 02/19/26 @ Independence | 1 |
Tyler Garner made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hickory Flat is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 2-9 otherwise. Garner was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nick Talley and Chris Jones did most of the damage at the plate: Talley got on base in both of his plate appearances with six stolen bases and two runs, while Jones went a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Talley is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Liam Thrasher also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Hickory Flat always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .812. They are 4-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Hickory Flat's record is now 4-10. As for Ashland, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Coincidentally, Hickory Flat and Ashland will both be playing Jumpertown the next time they take the field. The Rebels will head out to face the Cardinals at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Blue Devils will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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