Brookeland took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hemphill, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Brookeland Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hemphill Hornets on Tuesday, sneaking past 9-8. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Paige Powell
| 03/04/25 @ Hemphill | 11 |
| 02/28/25 vs Hudson | 0 |
| 02/28/25 vs Alto | 7 |
| 02/27/25 vs Cayuga | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Woden | 4 |
| + 5 more games |
Paige Powell made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Elisabeth Lundquist was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cierra Justice, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Brookeland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Brookeland now has a winning record of 3-2-2. As for Hemphill, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brookeland will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Groveton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hemphill, they will challenge Burkeville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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