If Holderness was riding high fresh off their 13-2 takedown of Brewster Academy National on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bulls fell just short of the Bobcats by a score of 5-4 on Monday. The Bulls were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bobcats earlier this season, when they won 13-2.

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Jack Welby was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Welby was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Welby wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elliot Kaulbach, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Holderness has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. Brewster Academy National's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holderness will challenge Vermont Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Bulls surely won't give up without a fight. As for Brewster Academy National, they will square off against Kimball Union Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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