Hamilton lost against Lakota West last Monday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Big Blue came up short against the Firebirds, falling 11-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Big Blue have suffered against the Firebirds since April 27, 2022.
Hayden Snyder was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Hamilton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaleb Powers, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another was Austin Payne, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Hamilton has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Lakota West, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 6-0.
Coming up, Hamilton will face off against Oak Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Big Blue's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Highlanders have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Lakota West, they will head out on the road to square off against Fairfield at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Firebirds are facing the Indians at the right time seeing as the Indians are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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