If Cory-Rawson was feeling good off their 12-0 takedown of Temple Christian last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets fell just short of the Hardin Northern Polar Bears by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cory-Rawson of the 15-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Hardin Northern's part, Kruz Curtis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Landon Wetherill, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Cory-Rawson's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Hardin Northern, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cory-Rawson will take on Van Buren at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Van Buren is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Cory-Rawson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Hardin Northern, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Spencerville at 11:00 a.m.
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