Hammond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Mandeville Skippers by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hammond of the 10-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
Kaleb O?Hara was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Mandeville's side, Reagan Touchstone looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Touchstone has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Hickman, who went 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Brody Hatchett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Hammond's defeat dropped their record down to 6-19. As for Mandeville, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hammond will take on Scotlandville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Mandeville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dunham at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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