COLLINS The Collins-Maxwell/Baxter baseball team had just two hits in a 12-0, six-inning loss to North Polk on Monday during Heart of Iowa Conference play.

The Comets remained in the hunt for the Heart of Iowa Conference title after piling up three runs in each of the first two innings and then ending the game early with a four-run sixth.

CMB senior Brady Kemp and freshman Cole Damman each had a hit for the Raiders, who lost their fifth straight game. Senior Tucker Maxwell walked twice and senior Brady Ross and junior Bryce Bacon also drew walks.

Ben Rupe (3-0) struck out seven and walked four in six innings for the Comets, who are now 18-6 overall and 10-3 in the HOIC.

Junior Travis Lindemoen took the loss for CMB, allowing six earned runs on seven hits in two innings. Senior Creighton Caple, Bacon and Damman all pitched in relief

CMB (3-17, 2-12) plays at Saydel at 5:15 p.m. Thursday in Des Moines.

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