Fort Wayne Crusaders was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hilltop Cadets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fort Wayne Crusaders of the 9-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Shepard Merica was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Hudson Merica, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Fort Wayne Crusaders' loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hilltop, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Fort Wayne Crusaders will square off against Adams Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hilltop, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-3 defeat against Montpelier on the 4th.
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