Holdrege's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Fairbury Jeffs. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Dusters as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lyndon Rodewald spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chance Bailey, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Kegan Steinke also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Holdrege's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Fairbury, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Holdrege wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-0 loss against Central City/Centura on the 4th. As for Fairbury, they will face off against Standing Bear at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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