Fairbury extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Cozad Haymakers, falling 18-9. The Jeffs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Haymakers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Aubrie Hynek made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Logan Wentz was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
As for Cozad, the win got them back to even at 2-2. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 8.5 runs per game.
On Cozad's side, Isabella Hernandez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 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.
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. Another player making a difference was Henessy Cargill, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairbury will venture away from home to square off against Centennial on Monday. This will be the Jeffs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Cozad, they will head out to face off against North Platte at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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