After a string of nine wins, Hughesville's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of the Central Columbia Bluejays by a score of 9-8. Hughesville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central Columbia apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Logan Kiess was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kiess has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kiess was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tanner Clayton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Angelo Ferrigno was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Hughesville's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-3. As for Central Columbia, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hughesville will take on Lewisburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Hughesville's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Lewisburg has been banged up by ten consecutive losses on the road. Central Columbia will take on Greater Nanticoke Area at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Greater Nanticoke Area has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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