Hector was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Paris Eagles.
For Paris' part, Daxson Baumgartner was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Baumgartner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Baumgartner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kort Tencleve, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brady Owen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Hector now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Paris, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hector will take on Lavaca at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lavaca will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Hector surely won't give up without a fight. As for Paris, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cedarville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cedarville is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Paris will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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