Hawks
| 04/17/25 @ Norris City-Omaha-Enfield | 15 |
| 04/15/25 @ Carrier Mills-Stonefort | 15 |
| 04/09/25 vs Wayne City | 15 |
| 03/20/25 @ Meridian | 14 |
| 04/11/25 @ Pope County | 8 |
It was a Battle of the Birds when Gallatin County challenged Eldorado on Friday. The Hawks were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Eagles. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
Casen Steele made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted over his last 11 games.
In other batting news, Talan Smith and Grant Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Jackson went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Jackson is becoming a predictor of Gallatin County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Downen, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Gallatin County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Gallatin County's record is now 10-8. As for Eldorado, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-11.
Looking ahead, Gallatin County will venture away from home to take on Cobden at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Eldorado, they will host Edwards County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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