The Pine Island Panthers didn't have quite enough to beat the Hastings Raiders on Wednesday and fell 4-2.
Bodi Horton was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April.
At the plate, Pine Island saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Week, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Alex Knox also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Pine Island's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Hastings, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Island will take on Cannon Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bombers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hastings, they will face off against South St. Paul at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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