If University was feeling good fresh off their 13-6 takedown of Grafton on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hawks took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Preston Knights on Monday. The Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 16-5.
Kellen Kinder got University off to a strong start despite the final result, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
At the plate, University saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grant Alexander, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double. Another was Noah Templeton, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
University has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-22 record this season. As for Preston, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-17.
University wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 7-1 loss against Hedgesville on the 20th. As for Preston, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-2 defeat against Jefferson on the 19th.
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