Hornets
| 05/19/26 @ Prairie Central | 2-1 |
| 05/16/26 vs LeRoy | 7-2 |
| 05/14/26 vs Olympia | 7-1 |
| 05/13/26 @ Cornerstone Christian | 13-2 |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Heyworth ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Prairie Central Hawks. The win was nothing new for the Hornets as they're now sitting on four straight.
Jeffrey Klawitter looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jackson Law was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Caleb Troha also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Heyworth's record now sits at 14-12-2. As for Prairie Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Heyworth will take on Armstrong at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Prairie Central, they will challenge Clinton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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