It was a good run, but Hesston unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak in Friday's second game. They fell just short of the Hoisington Cardinals by a score of 3-2. Hesston was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hoisington apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played in Friday's first game.
Elyse Griffin was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Griffin has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Griffin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Griffin wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kori Kramer, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Hesston's loss dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Hoisington, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Hesston will be playing at home against Nickerson at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Hesston will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. As for Hoisington, they will head out on the road to face off against Haven at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Hoisington's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Haven's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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