Unity extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 5-10. They fell 11-7 to the St. Croix Central Panthers. The Eagles were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for St. Croix Central, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. That four-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For St. Croix Central's part, Brody Nusbaum made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those six strikeouts gave Nusbaum a new career-high. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, St. Croix Central let Everett Babler and Heath Kent run wild. Babler went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles, while Kent went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Babler is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Blake Host also deserves some recognition as he hit his first doubles of the season.
Coming up, Unity will take on Ashland at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Croix Central, they will challenge Ellsworth at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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