Loyd Star can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the West Lincoln Bears. With that win, the Hornets brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Carson Cunningham
| 04/05/25 vs Lawrence County | 3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Bogue Chitto | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Mize | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Wesson | 2 |
| 03/03/25 @ Wesson | 2 |
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Carson Cunningham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Loyd Star is 6-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 7-10 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Loyd Star let Kayne Case and Eli Thornton run wild. Case scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Thornton scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Thornton has become a key player for Loyd Star: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-10 otherwise. Jordyn Kees was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Loyd Star's victory bumped their record up to 13-11. As for West Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-9.
Looking ahead, Loyd Star will head out on the road to take on Franklin County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak. West Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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