Prairie Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fieldcrest Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hawks have suffered since April 15th.
Collin Hartman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That stolen base was his first of the season. Easton Friedman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Prairie Central's defeat dropped their record down to 5-21. As for Fieldcrest, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-10 record this season.
Prairie Central will head out to take on Maroa-Forsyth at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fieldcrest, they will welcome Brimfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Indians will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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