Flatonia had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it seven. They came up short against the Fayetteville Lions, falling 8-2. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Fayetteville's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 22, 2025 (when they won 20-0).
For Fayetteville's part, Jack Schley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Schley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Slade Cejka, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those hits were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Dylan Henneke, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Fayetteville beat Flatonia by a score of 13-1 later that day.
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