Alden-Hebron was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 16-12 to the Christian Liberty Chargers. Even if the Green Giants couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Hayden Smith and Madison Mayerck did some serious damage despite the final result: Smith went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Mayerck scored four runs while going 4-for-5. Brooke Slepcevich was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Alden-Hebron's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Christian Liberty, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alden-Hebron will square off against Hiawatha at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Green Giants are facing the Hawks at the right time seeing as the Hawks are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Christian Liberty, they will face off against South Beloit at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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