Baseball Recap: Huntland Snaps Seven-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Huntland). Everything went their way against the South Pittsburg Pirates on Friday as they made off with a 10-2 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Hornets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Grant Jernigan made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Huntland let Jed Ashley and Matthew Dickson run wild. Ashley scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Dickson scored two runs while going 1-for-3. What's more, Dickson posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Luke Powell was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.

Huntland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Pittsburg struck out seven times.

Hornets

Previous 5 Games

04/04/25 @ South Pittsburg	10-2
04/01/25 @ Cascade	4-10
03/29/25 vs Middle Tennessee Monarchs	9-1
03/29/25 vs Carmel	1-10
03/20/25 @ Community	3-7

Huntland's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8. As for South Pittsburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Huntland will venture away from home to face off against Grundy County at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Hornets are facing the Yellowjackets at the right time seeing as the Yellowjackets are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for South Pittsburg, they will head out on the road to challenge Van Buren County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.