Hiawatha extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-11 in the process. They came up short against the Earlville Red Raiders, falling 13-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Hawks have suffered against the Red Raiders since May 17, 2021.
Hiawatha saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colby Wylde, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
As for Earlville, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-9. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Earlville's side, Grady Harp was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one triple. Harp has become a key player for the Red Raiders: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 4-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Austin Todd, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hiawatha will host Harvest Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Earlville, they will be playing at home against Sandwich at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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