There's no place like home for Hempstead, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They skirted past the Ottumwa Bulldogs 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since June 2nd.
Mustangs
| 06/26/26 vs Ottumwa | 3-2 |
| 06/25/26 vs Dubuque Senior | 11-4 |
| 06/23/26 vs Jefferson | 12-1 |
| 06/23/26 vs Jefferson | 3-0 |
| 06/13/26 vs Indianola | 8-6 |
| 06/13/26 vs Marion | 5-3 |
Hempstead's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-9. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Ottumwa, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-9 record this season.
Hempstead wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 9-1 loss against Dallas Center-Grimes on the 26th. As for Ottumwa, they will head out on the road to challenge Indianola at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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