D'Hanis was handed a nine-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Junction Eagles 8-6. That's more bragging rights for the Cowboys, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The victory got D'Hanis back to even at 1-1. As for Junction, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, D'Hanis and Junction will both be playing Hondo the next time they take the field. The Cowboys will host the Owls at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Eagles will play them later in the day, at 10:30 a.m.
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