For the first time this season, Hackberry will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to square off against the Singer Hornets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hackberry has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hackberry fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Grand Lake on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Hornets by a score of 11-10. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Hornets: they've now lost three in a row.
Devin Murphy was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-6. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Poole, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Singer lost 15-7 to Lake Charles College Prep on Saturday.
Hackberry's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Singer, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Everything went Hackberry's way against Singer in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Hackberry made off with a 10-2 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hackberry since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
