Wausaukee extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 22 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-8. They lost 13-2 to the Elcho Hornets. The Rangers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
As for Elcho, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-6. Considering they have won four games by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Elcho's part, Joshua Eighmy made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Eighmy was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Russell Multhauf and Josh Murphy did most of the damage at the plate: Multhauf went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Murphy went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Multhauf has posted since back in April. Damian Olander was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Wausaukee will head out to challenge Peshtigo at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Elcho, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against White Lake at 5:00 p.m.
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