Baseball Recap: Wild Rose Takes a Loss

Wild Rose extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 16 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Port Edwards Blackhawks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blackhawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in April.

Wild Rose saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayden King, who went 1-for-3 with one double.

As for Port Edwards, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-6. Considering they have won six games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

On Port Edwards' side, Max Michels was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Michels has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Port Edwards is undefeated when Michels posts three or more hits, but 5-6 otherwise.

In other batting news, Ayden Schumer was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Collin O'Connor also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Coincidentally, Wild Rose and Port Edwards will both be playing Pittsville the next time they take the field. The Blackhawks will head out to face the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Wildcats will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.