Mishawaka Marian proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by ten) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the New Prairie Cougars and snuck past 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Mishawaka Marian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
William Coughlin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Evann Schmidtendorf, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On New Prairie's side, Brody Traxler made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Mishawaka Marian pushed their record up to 8-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for New Prairie, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mishawaka Marian will challenge South Bend Riley at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mishawaka Marian is facing South Bend Riley at the right time seeing as South Bend Riley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for New Prairie, they will head out on the road to take on South Bend Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. New Prairie is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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