Harding extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-6. They came up short against Nova Classical Academy, falling 11-3. Harding lost against Nova Classical Academy in their previous head to head back in April of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 29-0 score last time.
Harding saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hue Yang, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Ernesto Ramirez also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Nova Classical Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Nova Classical Academy's side, Kincaid Gerber made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Those 11 strikeouts gave Gerber a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Mikko Newman was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025. Juan Castillo Ramirez was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Harding will host Humboldt at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Nova Classical Academy, they will head out to square off against Minneapolis South at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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