Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 12-6 to the Sleepy Eye Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Thunderbirds of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Layton Uecker-Hamre was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kaden Rieke, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Sleepy Eye, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Looking ahead, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop will head out to challenge United South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Sleepy Eye, they will take on Cleveland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Clippers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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