Orangeville hasn't had much luck against Forreston recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Broncos will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. Orangeville has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Orangeville is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Monday. They lost 14-8 to Durand/Pecatonica.
Nathan Briggs made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Oskar Bissell, who earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Forreston waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-11 victory over the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted against the Panthers since May 6, 2017.
The team relied heavily on Kye Alderks, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Daniel Koehl was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Forreston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive games.
Forreston's victory bumped their record up to 17-4. As for Orangeville, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
Orangeville might still be hurting after the 25-0 loss they got from Forreston in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will the Broncos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
