Baseball Recap: Poynette Pumas vs. Lake Mills L-Cats
Poynette scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They came out on top against the Lake Mills L-Cats by a score of 10-5. The victory was some much needed relief for Poynette as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Hunter Webster made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Webster was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chase Hansen, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chase Maier, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Lake Mills' side, Hunter Frohmader was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Ty Schaefer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Poynette's win bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Lake Mills, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Poynette will be playing in front of their home fans against Portage at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lake Mills, they will head out on the road to challenge Johnson Creek on Saturday. Johnson Creek will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Lake Mills surely won't give up without a fight.
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