LEGION BASEBALL: Salamanders hit 3 home runs in victory over Mint Hill

HobbsDailyReport.com MAIDEN – Brantley Durham, Jarrett Isaac and Brantley Durham each hit a home run on Thursday night, pushing Maiden Post 240 past visiting Mint Hill 10-7 in American Legion baseball. The Salamanders (7-2) had two key at-bats after they’d fallen behind 5-4 through two innings at Maiden High. They scored two runs in the third inning to lead 6-5 …

LEGION BASEBALL: Lincoln County scores 3 in final at-bat, beats Hickory for first win

HobbsDailyReport.com NEWTON – Lincoln County’s Cardinals scored three runs off Hickory Post 48 closer Riley Edwards on Thursday to win an American Legion baseball game 3-1 at the Legion Fairgrounds. Will Thornill pitched a complete game, holding Post 48 to four hits, as the Cardinals won for the first time in seven games. Hickory (5-7) led 1-0 heading to the …

LEGION BASEBALL: Maiden back in action on Thursday, battling visiting Mint Hill

HobbsDailyReport.com MAIDEN – The Salamanders — off to their best start ever — are nearing the end of an eight-day break as they return to action on Thursday night to play the first of seven consecutive nights of American Legion baseball. Head coach David Williams’ Post 240 team (6-2) last played on June 6, splitting a doubleheader against Belmont at …