Poynette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-1 to the Lodi Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Poynette of the 12-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Poynette saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Wells, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Lodi's side, Eli Schneider made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Schneider was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Paxton Wyman was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Dakota Franklin was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Poynette's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Lodi, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-9.
Poynette will head out on the road to challenge Westfield Area at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lodi, they will be playing at home against Mount Horeb at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Mount Horeb has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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