Hardy Memorial extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They came up short against the Howard Tech Hustlin' Tigers, falling 28-0. Considering the last time the Hawks couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Howard Tech, the victory snapped their losing streak at 13 games and leaves them with a 5-17 record. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Howard Tech's part, Devon Holten-McKinney was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Those 13 strikeouts gave Holten-McKinney a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Howard Tech's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-17 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Sean Besley was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, five runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Howard Tech: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-15 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jamal Cal, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and one stolen base.
While Hardy Memorial had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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