It was a good run, but Waverly unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 8-5 to the Hastings Tigers. Waverly was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hastings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Hunter Claycomb was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Waverly's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-2. As for Hastings, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Waverly will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Lincoln Northwest at 10:00 a.m. Waverly's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Lincoln Northwest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hastings, they will head out on the road to square off against Blair at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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