Homestead was the 10-0 winner over West Bend East when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Homestead Highlanders lost 12-2 to the West Bend East Suns on Friday. Homestead has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Homestead saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paul Nuetzel, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
On West Bend East's side, Mason Roell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Roell was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Davis Rowley was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. Cutler Schmidt was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Homestead's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for West Bend East, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-5.
Homestead will head out on the road to square off against Nicolet at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Nicolet is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so Homestead will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. West Bend East will take on Whitefish Bay at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Whitefish Bay's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so West Bend East's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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