Grand Island hit Pius X with a four-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Thunderbolts took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Islanders. Thunderbolts fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Islanders since on Wednesday.
Pius X got a good showing from Lucas Newton, who pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Pius X has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Grand Island, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-5.
Coming up, Pius X will challenge Hastings at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Grand Island has already played their next game (against Lincoln North Star), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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