Christian Liberty had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-5 to make it ten. They lost 14-2 to the Hiawatha Hawks. The Chargers were not able to make up for their loss to the Hawks from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Christian Liberty saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hudson DeRidder, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That hit marked the first that DeRidder has got this season.
As for Hiawatha, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by ten runs or more this season.
On Hiawatha's side, Colby Wylde and Thomas Giebel were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Wylde pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Giebel struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Wylde went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Giebel got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Giebel has become a key player for Hiawatha: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Bentley Payne was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Hiawatha is undefeated when Payne posts two or more runs, but 3-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Tommy Butler, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Christian Liberty will venture away from home to take on Crossroads Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hiawatha, they will head out to square off against Hinckley-Big Rock at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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