Peetz scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 20-19 win over the Prairie Mustangs. The victory was just what Peetz needed coming off of a 17-6 loss in their prior matchup.
Rhyder Bayne made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Bayne has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bayne was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in five of his eight plate appearances.
In other batting news, Conner Schumacher was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Chance Segelke was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
On Prairie's side, Wyatt Chase was cooking despite his team's loss, going 5-for-5 with seven RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Butler, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
Peetz's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Prairie, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Peetz beat Prairie by a score of 3-1 later that day.
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