Derby was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Hutchinson Salthawks by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Derby of the 5-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
Max White was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Ethan Crawford led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Colton Ruedy was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Derby's defeat dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Hutchinson, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-8-1.
Derby will head out on the road to face off against Maize South on Thursday. Maize South will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Derby surely won't give up without a fight. Hutchinson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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