After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Hephzibah brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They blew past the McCormick Chiefs 21-3 on Monday. With that win, the Rebels brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Cristian Diaz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Christopher Kohn was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Devonye Person was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Five bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hephzibah always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .868. They are 5-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Rebels
| 03/17/25 @ McCormick | 21-3 |
| 03/15/25 @ Baldwin | 2-10 |
| 03/15/25 @ Baldwin | 2-17 |
| 03/04/25 vs Westside | 2-18 |
| 03/03/25 vs Greene County | 12-10 |
Hephzibah's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-9. As for McCormick, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hephzibah will square off against Howard at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Howard has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.57 runs per game on average), something Hephzibah will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for McCormick, they will host Dixie at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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