Fort Calhoun was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fort Calhoun of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Fort Calhoun got a good showing from Levi Lasher, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Fort Calhoun saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Declyn Otte, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
On Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer's side, Colten Haber made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Haber has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Haber was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Myles Dinslage, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Fort Calhoun's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6.
Fort Calhoun will look to defend their home field on Friday against Raymond Central at 4:30 p.m. As for Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer, they will head out on the road to square off against Aurora at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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