It was a Battle of the Birds when Hendrickson took on Akins on Friday. The Hendrickson Hawks blew past the Akins Eagles 9-3. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won three games by six runs or more so far this season.
Isabella Gonzales and Cadence Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Gonzales scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Garcia went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. What's more, Gonzales posted three hits, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Claire Payne also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Hendrickson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in three consecutive contests.
Hendrickson's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Akins, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Looking ahead, Hendrickson will be taking part in a tournament against Temple at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Akins, they will take on Churchill at 11:00 a.m. on Friday.
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