Hollister was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat. They suffered a tough 17-3 loss at the hands of the East Newton Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hollister of the 17-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Hollister saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jadyn Hunt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Hollister's loss dropped their record down to 1-21. As for East Newton, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a massive bump to their 10-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hollister will face off against Bradleyville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bradleyville is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning Hollister will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for East Newton, they will head out on the road to challenge Southwest at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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