Hastings extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 9-10 in the process. They fell 12-8 to the Pius X Thunderbolts. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbolts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Isaiah Shaw made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Elliott Sidlo, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Pius X, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the match before.
On Pius X's side, Hayden Huggins looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Jake Bugbee was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Kai Vanis was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hastings will take on Holdrege at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dusters have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.14 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pius X, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Waverly at 4:30 p.m. The last nine games the Vikings have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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