Pius X came out on top against Hastings on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Thunderbolts won by a run and slipped past the Tigers 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Thunderbolts have posted against the Tigers since April 23, 2018.
James Neal
| 03/28/26 vs Waverly | 3 |
| 03/21/26 vs Lincoln Southeast | 2 |
| 04/27/26 vs Hastings | 1 |
James Neal tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Pius X is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-7 otherwise.
At the plate, Pius X let Brecken Bokowski and Kai Vanis run wild. Bokowski got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Vanis went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Cole Ackermann also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
The win got Pius X back to even at 8-8. As for Hastings, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pius X will head out to take on Waverly at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbolts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Hastings, they will challenge Holdrege at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dusters have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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