Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cozad). They blew past the Fairbury Jeffs 18-9 on Saturday. With that win, the Haymakers brought their scoring average up to 8.5 runs per game.
Isabella Hernandez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Hernandez was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season.
Aubrey Hammerlun
| 08/23/25 vs Fairbury | 2 |
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| 09/28/24 vs Kearney Catholic | 1 |
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In other batting news, Cozad let Makenna Broz and Aubrey Hammerlun run wild. Broz went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Hammerlun went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Hammerlun a new career-high. Henessy Cargill was another key player, going 4-for-5 with three RBI and one run.
Cozad always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fairbury only posted an OBP of .346.
The victory got Cozad back to even at 2-2. As for Fairbury, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cozad will venture away from home to face off against North Platte at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fairbury, they will square off against Centennial on Monday. This will be the Jeffs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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