The New Hope Indians will head out on the road to challenge the Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
New Hope will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Kate Duncan Smith DAR on Tuesday. New Hope was the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over Kate Duncan Smith DAR. The victory continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won four in a row.
Lucas Terry
| 03/18/25 vs Kate Duncan Smith DAR | 2 |
| 03/03/25 vs Lee | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Priceville | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs North Jackson | 1 |
Lucas Terry was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed over his last five matchups. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of New Hope's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-9 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, New Hope let Vann Mefford and Drake Dempsey run wild. Mefford scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-4, while Dempsey scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Mefford has posted since back in March of 2024. Grant Maples was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
New Hope's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Kate Duncan Smith DAR, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-10.
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