Hamilton Township took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Circleville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rangers had just enough and edged out the Tigers 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rangers have posted since March 28th.
James Hennen
| 04/01/26 @ Liberty Union | 6 |
| 04/08/26 @ Circleville | 2 |
| 04/24/26 vs Circleville | 1 |
| 04/13/26 vs Bloom-Carroll | 1 |
| 03/28/26 vs Westland | 1 |
James Hennen made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Hamilton Township is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-7 otherwise. Hennen was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
Hennen wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was B Sisko, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Hamilton Township pushed their record up to 6-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Circleville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hamilton Township will take on rival Bloom-Carroll at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Circleville is set to face off against their familiar foe Liberty Union at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.
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