Hannah-Pamplico came tearing into Wednesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Latta Vikings and snuck past 13-12. Hannah-Pamplico's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jacob Cr?che was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
On Latta's side, Fisher Richardson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Richardson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Eli Jones made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Colby Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Hannah-Pamplico pushed their record up to 5-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs per game. As for Latta, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hannah-Pamplico will take on Johnsonville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Latta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cheraw at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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