Jackets Look Ahead After Tough Day in Marshall

Howard Payne battled through a tough doubleheader on Thursday, April 23 in Marshall, Texas, dropping both games to East Texas Baptist despite flashes of offensive pop and a few bright individual efforts throughout the day. In game one, the Yellow Jackets struck first and showed early life at the plate. Landon Prestage wasted no time setting the tone, launching a solo home run to left center in the opening inning. The early swing gave Howard Payne a quick edge and a jolt of energy against a strong ETBU squad. Braiden Hurlbutt added to that power display later in the contest,…