For the second straight game, Hiawatha will face off against Serena. The Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Huskers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Hiawatha took a 18-run defeat the last time they faced off against Serena, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Huskers on Monday. The Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Thomas Giebel made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Giebel was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kamden Rasmus was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Colby Wylde was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hiawatha's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Serena, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
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