North Star extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Clearwater Valley Rams. The Huskies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Jace Irwin was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Carlos Guzman was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Clearwater Valley, their win bumped their record up to 4-2. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Clearwater Valley's side, the team relied heavily on Harvey Wellard, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Wellard has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Barger, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
North Star wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-1 loss against Timberlake on the 28th. As for Clearwater Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-1 defeat against Portland Christian on the 28th.
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