The Port Edwards Blackhawks will be playing at home against the Tri-County Penguins at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Port Edwards will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Port Edwards sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Nekoosa.
Carson Orheim made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Orheim has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Orheim was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Orheim wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Hewitt, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Tyler Martinson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Tri-County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over Necedah. The win was a breath of fresh air for Tri-County as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Port Edwards' victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Tri-County, their win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9.
Port Edwards took their victory against Tri-County when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 12-0. Will Port Edwards repeat their success, or does Tri-County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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