Hornets
| 04/28/25 @ Delta | 26 |
| 04/17/25 vs Delta | 20 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cooter | 20 |
| 04/09/25 @ Clarkton | 20 |
| 04/18/25 vs North Pemiscot | 19 |
Holcomb came out on top against Dexter on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive 14-run third inning. The Hornets blew past the Bearcats 16-1. Considering the Hornets have won ten matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Ava Gurley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chaytlin Hardcastle, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ella Jane Lemings, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Holcomb is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.8 runs over those games. As for Dexter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Holcomb will challenge Bloomfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Dexter, they will face off against Caruthersville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.88 runs per game on average), something the Bearcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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