Talihina hasn't had much luck against Hartshorne recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Golden Tigers will host the Miners at 4:00 p.m. Talihina has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Talihina fell victim to Rattan and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Rams, falling 13-0. The Golden Tigers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Hartshorne owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Monday. They put the hurt on Eufaula with a sharp 8-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Miners in their matchups with the Ironheads: they've now won four in a row.
The team relied heavily on Deegan Burke, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Raider Schoggins was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Hartshorne lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Hartshorne's victory bumped their record up to 7-14. As for Talihina, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.
Hartshorne's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Talihina hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. It's a different story for Hartshorne, though, as they've only averaged .233. Will they be able to contain Talihina's hitters?
Talihina suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Hartshorne when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Will the Golden Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
