Jim Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They suffered a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of the Hattiesburg Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jim Hill of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Hattiesburg's part, Corey McDonald looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, BoBo Barnes and Ramarion Wilson did most of the damage at the plate: Barnes went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Wilson scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Miles Prince was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Jim Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Hattiesburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jim Hill will take on Murrah at 5:01 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hattiesburg, they will be playing at home against Pearl River Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hattiesburg will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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