Hennessey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 13-3 loss at the hands of the Fairview Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hennessey of the 29-16 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Jakob Johns was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Fairview's side, Boden Miller was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Miller was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brant Strader, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Haddon Miller was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Hennessey's loss dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Fairview, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hennessey will take on Chisholm at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fairview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Watonga at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fairview will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak alive.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
