Hamilton proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by seven) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Augusta Southeastern Suns 4-2. That's more bragging rights for Hamilton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gage Scott made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and not a single walk). Scott has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Scott was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Scott wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Stevenson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Augusta Southeastern's side, Jarrett Van Beck was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Augusta Southeastern didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Hamilton has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season. As for Augusta Southeastern, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Hamilton will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Brown County at 4:30 p.m. Brown County is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Hamilton will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Augusta Southeastern, they will head out on the road to face off against West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs]'s pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Augusta Southeastern's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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