Hesston waltzed into their contest in Friday's second game with four straight wins... but they left with five. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Hoisington Cardinals. That's more bragging rights for Hesston, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gunnar Lewis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Lewis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hesston let Whit Rhodes and Blayne Wilson loose on the outfield. Rhodes scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Wilson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Like Hesston, Hoisington also got a great game from a two-way player: Tony Moore. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Moore has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Moore was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Moore wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Preston Roat, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Hesston has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. As for Hoisington, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Hesston will look to defend their home field in Tuesday's first game against Nickerson at 4:00 p.m. Hesston will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Hoisington, they will head out on the road to square off against Haven at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Haven will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Hoisington surely won't give up without a fight.
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