After a string of 13 wins, Har-Ber's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Nixa Eagles by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Har-Ber of the 10-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2016.
Har-Ber had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from GAVIN MOORE and DREW CROWLEY MOORE pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits, while CROWLEY didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. MOORE has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, CALEB SMITH was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Har-Ber's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-4. As for Nixa, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Har-Ber will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Salina at 12:00 p.m. Har-Ber is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Nixa, they will be playing at home against Rock Bridge at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Nixa will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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