Holgate can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Continental Pirates an 8-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Grady Hoffer
| 05/11/26 vs Continental | 10 |
| 05/16/25 vs Liberty Center | 8 |
| 04/22/25 @ Hilltop | 7 |
| 04/21/26 @ Pettisville | 5 |
| 04/07/25 @ Kalida | 5 |
Grady Hoffer was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on COLTON WILHELM, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Austin Medina was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.
The win got Holgate back to even at 9-9. As for Continental, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Holgate will head out to square off against Liberty Center at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Continental, they will face off against Leipsic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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