Holmes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-2 to the Owen County Rebels, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Holmes of the 9-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Holmes saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andre Englemon, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
On Owen County's side, Brody Hearn made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Hearn was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Connor Dezarn was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Dezarn is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Mason Ogden, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Holmes' loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Owen County, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season.
Holmes will play host again on Monday to welcome Newport Central Catholic, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Newport Central Catholic is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Holmes will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Owen County, they will take on Carroll County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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