Hardin hadn't done well against Orangefield recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Hornets had just enough and edged out the Bobcats 11-10. That's two games straight that the Hornets have won by just one run.
Brayden Caldwell looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Trevor Jones was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lleyton Berry, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Hornets
| 04/15/25 vs Orangefield | 11-10 |
| 04/11/25 vs Warren | 5-4 |
| 03/31/25 vs East Chambers | 7-1 |
| 03/29/25 vs Anahuac | 3-1 |
Hardin's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.5 runs across that stretch. As for Orangefield, their loss dropped their record down to 19-5.
Hardin will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bobcats: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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