Halstead extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Hesston Swathers, falling 11-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Dragons have suffered against the Swathers since March 31, 2023.
Halstead saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Onnyka Nedich, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Hesston, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly ten runs.
On Hesston's side, Elyse Griffin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Griffin has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wendy Roth, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. Karman Carson was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
While Halstead 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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