Rudyard had lost four straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it five. They lost 14-8 to the Pickford Panthers. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Pickford, the win keeps they at an undefeated 6-0-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games.
For Pickford's part, Gunner Bennin was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Bennin has been hot, having also posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Mason Andrzejak, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Rudyard will challenge Mackinaw City at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Pickford, they will face off against Heston Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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