Hilltoppers
| 03/08/25 @ Baldwyn | 13-1 |
| 03/04/25 vs Kosciusko | 4-3 |
| 03/01/25 vs South Pontotoc | 7-3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Columbus | 16-0 |
| 02/25/25 @ Calhoun City | 15-0 |
Houston waltzed into their contest on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Baldwyn Bearcats 13-1. Considering the Hilltoppers have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Walker Burdine and Cayden Box were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Burdine tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Box tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Burdine has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At the plate, Burdine scored three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Box scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adam Smith, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Rob Hancock was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Houston's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Baldwyn, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Houston will welcome Amory at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. As for Baldwyn, they will take on New Site at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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