Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hersey). They blew past the Conant Cougars 13-2 on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Huskies, who have now won five games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Hersey got a great performance from Riley Blackwell as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Blackwell has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chuck Meister, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Garcia, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Huskies
| 04/17/25 @ Conant | 14 |
| 04/16/25 @ Prospect | 10 |
| 04/14/25 vs Prospect | 10 |
| 04/12/25 @ Hampshire | 5 |
| 04/11/25 vs Niles West | 11 |
| + 38 more games |
Hersey kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
Hersey's record is now 11-2-1. As for Conant, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7-1 record this season.
Hersey will welcome Lake Park at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in the Huskies' favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while the Lancers have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for Conant, they will head out to take on Jacobs at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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