Hastings had lost 26 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-28 to make it 27. They fell just short of the Kalamazoo Central Maroon Giants by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Saxons have suffered since April 22nd.
Hastings saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Hayes, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double.
As for Kalamazoo Central, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 19-21. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch.
On Kalamazoo Central's side, Eliot Goerge and Colin Hoenle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Goerge pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hoenle tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Goerge also tossed no walks, which is notable because Kalamazoo Central is 8-4 when he allows at most two walks, but 11-17 otherwise. At the plate, Goerge went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double, while Hoenle went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI Hoenle has posted since back in April.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hastings will take on Pennfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Kalamazoo Central, they will host Three Rivers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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