Hanover Area had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-15 to make it five. They fell just short of the Holy Redeemer Royals by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hawkeyes have suffered since March 25th.
Cole Kablick made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Conor Engleman, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
As for Holy Redeemer, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Hanover Area since May 19, 2022.
On Holy Redeemer's side, Zachary Schultz made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, Schultz posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Noah Hummel was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Kayden Stevenson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hanover Area will welcome Crestwood at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Holy Redeemer, they will be playing at home against Holy Cross at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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