Baseball Recap: Tyler Peterson can't quite lead Spencer over Wittenberg-Birnamwood

By Team Reports May 20, 2024, 5:08pm

Baseball Recap: Spencer Rockets vs. Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers

Spencer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Spencer of the 8-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.

Spencer got a big performance out of Tyler Peterson, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Reed Knecht, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Spencer's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Wittenberg-Birnamwood, their victory bumped their record up to 16-6.

Spencer does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wittenberg-Birnamwood, they will be playing at home against Waupaca at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wittenberg-Birnamwood is facing Waupaca at the right time seeing as Waupaca is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.

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