Hastings had lost 19 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-19 to make it 20. They lost 16-1 to the Marshall Redhawks. That's two games in a row now that the Saxons have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Hastings saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Spencer Wilkins, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that Wilkins has hit this season.
As for Marshall, their record now sits at 12-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Marshall's side, Colin Stealy was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Stealy has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Marshall let Landon Lewis and Lincoln Fuller run wild. Lewis went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Fuller went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Lewis has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Austin Miller, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
While Hastings had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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