Hernando came into Thursday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Starkville Yellowjackets by a score of 5-1 on Thursday. For Hernando, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 loss Starkville walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2021.
Preston Johnson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Luke Romine was solid, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Starkville's side, Kieran Coleman and Parker Simpson did some serious damage despite the final result: Coleman got two hits from his two at bats, while Simpson went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Hernando's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Starkville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hernando is on the road again on Tuesday to play Houston at 7:00 p.m. As for Starkville, they will face off against Clinton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Starkville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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