Fulton entered their tilt with Hannibal with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Hannibal Pirates by a score of 7-3 on Thursday. This was a revenge game for Fulton, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-2 loss when these two played two weeks ago.
Ethan Burt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ethan Milius, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Gabriel Defily was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Fulton's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4. As for Hannibal, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fulton will face off against Blair Oaks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Fulton: 3.8, Blair Oaks: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Hannibal, they will head out on the road to take on Marshall at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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