Hoggard and Laney are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Hoggard Vikings will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Laney Buccaneers at 6:30 p.m. Hoggard is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Hoggard is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Ashley just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Screaming Eagle by a score of 3-1.
Hoggard saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Ponnett, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, everything went Laney's way against South Brunswick on Friday as Laney made off with a 7-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Laney.
Mason Jones tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Carston Wedemeyer was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Jack Holliman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hoggard's loss dropped their record down to 16-3. As for Laney, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Hoggard has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Laney struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Hoggard came up short against Laney in their previous matchup back in March, falling 8-5. Will Hoggard have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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