Hahnville has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.24 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They came up short against the Destrehan Wildcats, falling 10-0. The match marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Hahnville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Amberly Dempster, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Hahnville's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 13-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Destrehan, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Hahnville Tigers challenge St. Thomas More Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Thomas More's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Hahnville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Destrehan, they will head out to face off against St. Amant at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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