Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bishop Heelan Catholic Crusaders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Crusaders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Thursday.
Jefferson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Seth Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. That RBI was Anderson's first of the season.
Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Bishop Heelan Catholic, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson will welcome Sioux City East at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bishop Heelan Catholic, they will challenge Harlan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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