Festus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Webster Groves Statesmen. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Statesmen from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Brady Nolen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. Jackson Ijames was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
Festus' record now sits at 14-9-1. As for Webster Groves, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-19.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Festus will head out to take on DeSoto at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Webster Groves, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Dominic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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