If Neoga was feeling good fresh off their 13-3 takedown of Cerro Gordo/Bement last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Indians took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Oblong Panthers on Wednesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Indians in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost seven in a row.
Neoga saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josalyn Brandenburg, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another was Kenly Westendorf, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Neoga's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Oblong, their record now sits at 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neoga will challenge Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Oblong, they will square off against Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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