The Hokes Bluff Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Ohatchee Indians at 4:30 p.m. in their first game on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
In what's become a running theme this season, Hokes Bluff gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They blew past Glencoe 10-2. Winning may never get old, but Hokes Bluff sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Lacey Grace Hall spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ryan Lumpkin, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kadyn Howell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Ohatchee had to settle for a 14-13 loss against Hokes Bluff on Thursday.
Hokes Bluff's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-10-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs per game. As for Ohatchee, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-7-1.
Hokes Bluff skirted past Ohatchee 14-13 in their previous meeting on Thursday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hokes Bluff since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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