
Hornets
03/19/25 vs Washington | 19 |
03/17/25 @ Therrell | 3 |
03/14/25 vs Therrell | 9 |
03/03/25 vs Mays | 6 |
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The Hapeville Charter Hornets will head out to face off against the Washington Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Hapeville Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Hapeville Charter took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They blew past Washington 19-5. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
B Neal looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hapeville Charter let D Weaver and J Moore run wild. Weaver scored four runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Moore scored three runs and stole Four bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Moore also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was C Sinkfield, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Hapeville Charter was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .556. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
Hapeville Charter's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Washington, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hapeville Charter hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Washington struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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