After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Horn Lake brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on the Greenville Hornets with a sharp 13-3 win on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Michael Smith
| 04/16/25 vs Greenville | 6 |
| 04/08/25 vs Oxford | 1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Southaven | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Olive Branch | 1 |
| 03/03/25 @ Lewisburg | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
Michael Smith and Jacob Bible were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Smith struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Bible tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts Smith has posted since back in February. At the plate, Smith scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Bible scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Horn Lake is 2-1 when Smith posts two or more stolen bases, but 6-14 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jeremiah Terrell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Horn Lake's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-15 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Delarosa, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Horn Lake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greenville only posted an OBP of .381.
Horn Lake's win bumped their record up to 8-15. As for Greenville, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-11.
Horn Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Greenville, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Yazoo City at 5:00 p.m. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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