North Branch was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Denfeld Hunters. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 9-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Bo Pederson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. Clayton Nephew was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
North Branch's loss dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Denfeld, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9.
North Branch didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-0 defeat against Monticello on the 21st. As for Denfeld, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-2 win against Cloquet on the 21st.
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