Post 87 HiToms Set for 8 PM Showdown with Post 8 Senior Hawgs, Richmond Carries Five Game Hit Streak into Tuesday Night
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Post 87 returns to action tonight at 8 p.m. when the HiToms host the Post 8 Senior Hawgs, entering the matchup with several players riding early?season momentum — including standout hitter Tia Richmond, who brings a five?game hitting streak into the contest. Richmond has been one of the club’s most consistent offensive threats, collecting nine hits in his last 20 at?bats, including five extra?base knocks during the stretch.
Recent Results
Post 87 is coming off an impressive performance against Liberty Post 81 (Seniors), an 11-4 victory powered by Levi Ponder’s four RBIs.
Post 8 arrives with momentum of its own after defeating Hamlet Post 49 Sr 11-7 at Hamlet Park.
Player Spotlight
Right?hander Barnett LaFrance continues to excel on the mound for Post 87, establishing command early in counts. LaFrance has opened 26 of the 47 batters he has faced this season with a first?pitch strike — a key factor in his efficiency.
About Post 87 HiToms
Post 87 enters the night with a 4-1 record, backed by strong production on both sides of the ball.
Cooper Marks leads the offense with a remarkable 1.673 OPS, fueled by a .625 on?base percentage and 1.048 slugging percentage. On the mound, Ryan Hendricks has been the workhorse, logging 11 innings with a 1.91 ERA. Defensively, catcher Nathanael Lorczak anchors the field with a team?high 27 total chances.
About Post 8 Senior Hawgs
The Senior Hawgs enter the matchup at 3-2, highlighted by several early?season standouts.
Graylin Snyder leads the club with a 1.750 OPS, pairing a .750 OBP with a 1.000 slugging percentage. Austin Dally, a left?hander, has thrown nine innings and carries a 2.33 ERA. Cooper Young, the team’s primary first baseman, leads Post 8 with 29 fielding chances.
Courtesy of team reporter, Brea White