Hannibal had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Adirondack Wildcats on Monday, sneaking past 3-2.
Alex Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Earl Hofmann, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Hannibal's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Adirondack, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
As of now, neither Hannibal nor Adirondack have any future games scheduled.
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