Baseball Recap: Green Bay Preble falls despite big games from Damian Wyckoff and Branson Kent

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 8:12am

Baseball Recap: Green Bay Preble Hornets vs. Manitowoc Lincoln Ships

The matchup between Green Bay Preble and Manitowoc Lincoln on Monday hardly resembled the 3-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Green Bay Preble Hornets fell just short of the Manitowoc Lincoln Ships by a score of 11-10. Green Bay Preble has not had much luck with Manitowoc Lincoln recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.

Branson Kent and Damian Wyckoff stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kent scored two runs, while Wyckoff scored two runs while going 1-for-2.

On Manitowoc Lincoln's side, Seth Gibeault tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Gibeault has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Manitowoc Lincoln let Zach Bradl and Cade Grapentine loose on the outfield. Bradl scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Grapentine scored a run while going 2-for-4. Evan Vogt was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

Green Bay Preble's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Manitowoc Lincoln, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-1.

Green Bay Preble will head out on the road to square off against Pulaski at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Manitowoc Lincoln, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ashwaubenon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Manitowoc Lincoln will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.

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