Hickory had lost six straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 6-13 to make it seven. They came up short against the Sharon Tigers, falling 8-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hornets have suffered since April 25, 2024.
Hickory saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Distler, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Sharon, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Sharon, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Sharon's side, Coen Fertig made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Fertig was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anthony Thomas, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Santino Gavin also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hickory will take on Mercyhurst Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sharon, they will face off against Mercer at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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