While Howard's win against Hephzibah wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Huskies won by a run and slipped past the Rebels 10-9.
Matthew Griffin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Howard is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-8 otherwise. Griffin was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Jamal Ivery
| 03/20/26 @ Hephzibah | 3 |
| 03/04/26 vs Rutland | 2 |
| 03/03/26 vs Richmond Academy | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs Mary Persons | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ West Laurens | 2 |
In other batting news, Jamal Ivery was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jayden Reese, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Howard's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Hephzibah, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-10.
Howard will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Rebels: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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