For the second straight game, Hudson will face off against Rusk. The Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Hudson has seven straight wins, Rusk has four straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Hudson came out on top against Rusk on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Hornets walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Eagles. That's two games straight that the Hornets have won by exactly five runs.
Ty Riggs
| 03/27/26 @ Rusk | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Madisonville | 1 |
| 03/20/26 vs Madisonville | 1 |
| 03/13/26 @ Little Cypress-Mauriceville | 1 |
| 03/12/26 vs Longview | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
Ty Riggs was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Jase Dickerson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hudson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive games.
Rusk's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8-1. As for Hudson, their win bumped their record up to 18-3.
Rusk's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hudson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. It's a different story for Rusk, though, as they've only averaged .244. Will they be able to contain Hudson's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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