Hiawatha won the last time they faced Christian Liberty and things went their way on Friday too. The Hawks blew past the Chargers 14-2. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won four matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Thomas Giebel
| 04/25/25 vs Christian Liberty | 3 |
| 05/06/24 vs Earlville/Leland | 2 |
| 04/05/24 @ Christian Liberty | 2 |
| 04/19/25 vs Alden-Hebron | 1 |
| 04/12/25 @ Alden-Hebron | 1 |
Colby Wylde and Thomas Giebel made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Wylde pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Giebel struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Hiawatha is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-6 otherwise. At bat, Wylde went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Giebel got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Giebel a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bentley Payne, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Hiawatha's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-7 when he doesn't). Tommy Butler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Hiawatha always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Hiawatha and bumps their season record up to 6-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Christian Liberty, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hiawatha will square off against Hinckley-Big Rock at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Christian Liberty, they will take on Crossroads Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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