Shorter Hawks fell to Erskine 5-2 in their conference series opener at home. After leading early, the Hawks couldn't maintain their advantage. Wilmer Henriquez hit a solo home run for Shorter, marking his 11th of the season, but Erskine responded with key hits, including two solo homers and a two-run double. Logan Bryson delivered an impressive seven innings with nine strikeouts and no walks, but the Hawks' offense struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

By the Numbers
  • Wilmer Henriquez hit his 11th home run of the season.
  • Logan Bryson struck out 9 batters without any walks over 7 innings.
  • The Hawks totaled 13 strikeouts as a pitching staff.
State of Play
  • Shorter struggled offensively, leaving multiple runners on base.
  • Upcoming games two and three against Erskine scheduled for tomorrow will be crucial for the series outcome.
What's Next

Shorter Hawks aim to bounce back in games two and three to level or win the series against Erskine, with game two starting at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Bottom Line

The Hawks need to harness their pitching success into offensive production to avoid further losses as they continue the series at home.