For the second straight game, Hamshire-Fannett will face off against Hargrave. The Longhorns will square off against the Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Hamshire-Fannett has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hamshire-Fannett's last matchup with Hargrave could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Tuesday. The Longhorns came up short against the Falcons, falling 11-1. Longhorns fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Falcons since on Tuesday.
For Hargrave's part, John Dolan made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Dolan has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Jesse Reyes looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Avry Cordell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bryce Nixon, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Hargrave is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.9 runs over those games. As for Hamshire-Fannett, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
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