Hesston's last matchup with Haven could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's the pair on Friday. The Hesston Swathers lost 12-2 to the Haven Wildcats. Hesston's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Hesston saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karmen Carson, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Haven's side, Avery Brawner spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits. Brawner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Haven let Sorrel DeFrain and Morgan O'Neal loose on the outfield. DeFrain went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while O'Neal went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Karlee Cooprider was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
Hesston's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Haven, the win (which was their 17th in a row) raised their record to 19-1.
Hesston will head out on the road to take on Smoky Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Smoky Valley is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning Hesston will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Haven, they will head out on the road to face off against Pratt at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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