Hicks has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.76 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 11-0 to the Quitman Wolverines. The Pirates were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the three games prior), but the Wolverines' pitcher proved too tough.
Pirates
| 03/28/25 @ Quitman | 0-11 |
| 03/27/25 @ Fairview | 13-7 |
| 03/25/25 vs Elizabeth | 12-2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Vinton | 17-1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Cedar Creek | 9-7 |
The loss snapped Hicks' winning streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 14-3 record. As for Quitman, their record is now 15-4.
Coming up, Hicks will be taking part in a tournament against Minden at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Minden has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.59 runs per game on average), something Hicks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Quitman, they will venture away from home to face off against North DeSoto at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Quitman 2.4, North DeSoto 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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