After a 10-9 finish the last time they played, Hamilton and Lakota West decided to play a little more cautiously this time around. The Hamilton Big Blue narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Lakota West Firebirds 3-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Hamilton.
Cournell Bennett mccoy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Bennett mccoy was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bennett mccoy wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Gipson, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Hamilton now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Lakota West, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Hamilton will head out on the road to challenge Oak Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lakota West, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Elder at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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