Baseball Recap: Jacob Hurtgen leads Watertown to victory over Beaver Dam

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 6:12pm

Baseball Recap: Watertown Goslings vs. Beaver Dam Golden Beavers

Watertown had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Beaver Dam Golden Beavers out 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Watertown also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.

Ashton Johnson tossed a big game, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jacob Hurtgen, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cameron Kranz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Watertown's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Beaver Dam, they now have a losing record at 8-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Watertown will take on Waunakee at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Waunakee is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Watertown will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Beaver Dam, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Watertown at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

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