Northeast was the 4-0 winner over Hollins when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Northeast fell just short of Hollins by a score of 2-1 on Monday.

Xander Gericke
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Xander Gericke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Northeast saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nick Bongo, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Northeast's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 9-9. As for Hollins, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northeast will face off against Dunedin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hollins, they will take on Lakewood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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