It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but West Point ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 victory over the Hamilton Lions. Considering the Green Wave's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Reco Collins
| 03/17/25 vs Hamilton | 3 |
| 02/13/25 vs Louisville | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Independence | 2 |
| 02/15/25 @ Caledonia | 2 |
| 02/24/25 vs Noxubee County | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
The team relied heavily on Reco Collins, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of West Point's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-12 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Quenshawn Posely, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
West Point always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. The last time their OBP was this high was in their last 11 matchups.
West Point's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Hamilton, with the loss, they broke their eight-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Point will face off against Corinth at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Point has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Hamilton, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Hamilton Lions duke it out with Hatley Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. They are facing Hatley at the right time seeing as Hatley is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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