It was a good run, but Pius X unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Hastings Tigers by a score of 6-5. Pius X was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hastings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Pius X got a good showing from Kaleb Ledgerwood, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Ledgerwood has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kai Vanis and Ian Woita stepped up to the plate in a big way. Vanis went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Woita went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jesus Yanez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Pius X's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Hastings, their win bumped their record up to 6-11.
Pius X will head out on the road to square off against Waverly at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pius X is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Hastings, they will take on Lincoln Northwest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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