Fern Creek extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-19 in the process. They lost 17-11 to the Holy Cross Cougars. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 27, 2019, but that streak is no more.
As for Holy Cross, they now have a winning record of 17-16. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
For Holy Cross' part, Tyler Manning and Dillon Drake were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Manning pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Drake struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. At bat, Manning went 2-for-6 with one home run and four RBI, while Drake went 1-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Holy Cross is undefeated when Manning posts three or more RBI, but 14-16 otherwise.
In other batting news, Holy Cross got a massive performance out of Peyton McVey, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave McVey a new career-high. Ace Foley was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Coming up, Fern Creek will take on Eminence at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Holy Cross, they will face off against Butler at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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