Hancock had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Riverview Gardens Rams 17-3 on Wednesday. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Precious Silver was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Hancock got a massive performance out of Zoie Lee, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kylee McNail, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hancock always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hancock's victory ended a 13-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-10. As for Riverview Gardens, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Hancock will play host again on Thursday to welcome Bishop DuBourg, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Bishop DuBourg knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Hancock likes a good challenge. As for Riverview Gardens, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Jennings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Riverview Gardens is facing Jennings at the right time seeing as Jennings is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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