Baseball Recap: Serena Finds Home Field Redemption Against Hinckley-Big Rock

There's no place like home for Serena, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals 8-7 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Huskers have posted since May 7, 2024.

Nolan Muffler

Stolen Base (Career)

04/01/25 vs Hinckley-Big Rock	4
03/22/25 @ Ashton-Franklin Center	1
05/10/24 vs Indian Creek	1
05/01/24 vs Newark	1
04/30/24 @ Newark	1

Wesley Hendricks and Nolan Muffler did most of the damage at the plate: Hendricks scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Muffler scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Those four stolen bases gave Muffler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Payton Twait, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.

Serena's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Hinckley-Big Rock, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Serena will host Sandwich at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.5 runs per game on average), something the Huskers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hinckley-Big Rock, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Polo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Marcos have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13 runs per game on average), something the Royals will no doubt try to take advantage of.