Serena entered their tilt with Hinckley-Big Rock with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals on Tuesday and snuck past 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Serena, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Beau Raikes was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Raikes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Raikes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanner Faivre, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. Wesley Hendricks was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Serena's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-12. As for Hinckley-Big Rock, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-10.
Serena will be playing at home against Reed-Custer at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Serena is facing Reed-Custer at the right time seeing as Reed-Custer is stuck on a four-game losing streak. Hinckley-Big Rock does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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