DeForest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a rough 9-3 loss at the hands of the Watertown Goslings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to DeForest of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Nick Hermansen was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Galvin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Watertown's side, Ashton Johnson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jacob Hurtgen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jayden Ninmann, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
DeForest's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Watertown, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season.
DeForest will be playing in front of their home fans against Oregon at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Watertown, they will head out on the road to face off against Fort Atkinson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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