The Niagara Badgers will head out to take on the North Dickinson Nordics at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Niagara's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so North Dickinson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Niagara came out on top against Lena on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run seventh inning. The Badgers took their contest against the Wildcats 8-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Badgers.
Remington Buchanan made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Owen Dunkes
| 05/14/26 vs Lena | 3 |
| 04/28/26 vs Iron Mountain | 1 |
| 04/21/26 vs Saint Thomas Aquinas | 1 |
| 04/09/26 @ Coleman | 1 |
In other batting news, Owen Dunkes was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and one run. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Brayden Bartels also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Niagara always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, North Dickinson had just enough and edged out Superior Central 3-2 on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Nordics in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won four in a row.
Niagara's record now sits at 9-5. As for North Dickinson, their record is now 6-2.
Niagara was able to grind out a solid win over North Dickinson in their previous meeting back in May of 2025, winning 12-8. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Badgers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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