For the second straight game, Earlville will face off against Serena. The Red Raiders will head out on the road to challenge the Huskers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Earlville took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Serena, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Red Raiders won by a run and slipped past the Huskers 11-10. The Red Raiders' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
For Serena's part, Carter Meyer put in work while hitting and pitching. He tossed six innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. What's more, Meyer gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Payton Twait made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Another player making a difference was Ian Watkins, who scored two runs and stole three bases.
The win snapped Earlville's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-7 record. As for Serena, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
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