Dating back to the fall season, Ellington had one 33 consecutive games. On Wednesday, the Whippets ended their game against Kennett with an unfamiliar result: a loss. Class 4 Kennett took it to its Class 2 opponent, dominating start to finish in an 8-0 win at Roger Pattillo Field. Payton Heinley was locked in on the mound for all seven innings. He pitched a complete game shutout for the Indians, allowing two hits and a walk. He handed out nine strikeouts and finished the game in 84 pitches.

Ellington's Garrett Morris slides for a catch during a game against Kennett on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Ellington's Garrett Morris slides for a catch during a game against Kennett on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Bodey Ellis slides home against Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Bodey Ellis slides home against Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Ellington's Dilon Buckner, left, and Will Copeland try to field a grounder during a game against Kennett on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Ellington's Dilon Buckner, left, and Will Copeland try to field a grounder during a game against Kennett on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Bodey Ellis, left, runs to first base as Kaleb Richards (8) watches the ball roll into foul territory during a game on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Bodey Ellis, left, runs to first base as Kaleb Richards (8) watches the ball roll into foul territory during a game on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Kaleb Richards, left, throws the ball to Ely Crocker (30) to catch Parker McClain (20) in a run-down during a game on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Kaleb Richards, left, throws the ball to Ely Crocker (30) to catch Parker McClain (20) in a run-down during a game on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
The Kennett dugout celebrates after Marshall Brown, middle, hit a three-run homer against Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
The Kennett dugout celebrates after Marshall Brown, middle, hit a three-run homer against Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Kennett's Payton Heinley, left, delivers a pitch during a game against Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Kennett's Payton Heinley, left, delivers a pitch during a game against Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Payton Heinley, right, and Jackson Henfling hug after ending Ellington's unbeaten season on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Payton Heinley, right, and Jackson Henfling hug after ending Ellington's unbeaten season on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
Andrew Spence, right, and Bodey Ellis celebrate after beating Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.
Andrew Spence, right, and Bodey Ellis celebrate after beating Ellington on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Three Rivers.DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC/Nate Fields
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