Hobart hadn't done well against Andrean recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Brickies walked away with a 5-1 win over the Fighting 59ers. This was a revenge game for the Brickies: when they faced off against the Fighting 59ers back in April, they had to take a 4-2 loss.
Connor Kenjic
| 05/15/26 @ Wheeler | 3 |
| 05/22/26 @ Andrean | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Hanover Central | 2 |
| 05/19/26 vs Lowell | 1 |
| 05/18/26 @ Lowell | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
The team relied heavily on Connor Kenjic, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Hobart: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 10-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Alexander Mays, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Hobart and bumps their season record up to 12-13. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Andrean, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 24-2.
Hobart and Andrean are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Brickies will take on Portage at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Andrean, they will welcome St. Laurence on Monday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Fighting 59ers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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