Baseball Recap: Harvard Comes Up Short

Harvard extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-17 in the process. They lost 14-0 to the Johnsburg Skyhawks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Skyhawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 24-3 on Monday.

As for Johnsburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season. The result was nothing new for Johnsburg, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.

For Johnsburg's part, Ahston Stern was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Stern has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

In other pitching news, Peyton Mesce looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Johnsburg let Landon Johnson and Jack Nelson run wild. Johnson got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and two RBI, while Nelson went 2-for-3 with three runs and one double. That's the most hits Nelson has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Johnson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Coming up, Harvard will be playing at home against Plano at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Reapers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Johnsburg, they will venture away from home to challenge Grayslake North at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.