The Hazelwood Central Hawks will head out to challenge the Bayless Bronchos at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Hazelwood Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Hazelwood Central took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They walked away with a 12-8 win over Hazelwood East. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Cornelius Reed
| 03/31/26 @ Jennings | 5 |
| 03/24/26 @ Riverview Gardens | 4 |
| 03/26/26 vs STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley | 3 |
| 04/06/26 vs Hazelwood East | 2 |
Cornelius Reed was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Reed was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Hazelwood Central's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Damon Morgan Jr and Robert Thomas did most of the damage at the plate: Morgan Jr got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs, while Thomas went 2-for-3 with five RBI and one stolen base. Morgan Jr is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Julius Reed was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hazelwood Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Bayless came up short against Valley Park on Monday and fell 6-2. The game marked the Bronchos' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Hazelwood Central now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Bayless, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Hazelwood Central might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Bayless in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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