The Bruce Red Raiders will challenge the Gilman Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bruce is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Bruce took a loss when they played away from home last Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 7-4 win over Stanley-Boyd.
Ryder Rodewald
| 05/19/26 vs Winter/Birchwood | 3 |
| 05/26/26 vs Stanley-Boyd | 2 |
| 05/18/26 vs Ladysmith | 2 |
| 05/12/26 vs Solon Springs | 2 |
| 04/30/26 @ Independence/Gilmanton | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
Ryder Rodewald made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rodewald was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Bruce is 7-1 when Rodewald posts two or more runs, but 5-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jace Sahlin was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last ten matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Stevens, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Bruce always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .606. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Gilman's offense. They fell just short of Shell Lake by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. The Pirates' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Bruce pushed their record up to 12-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Gilman, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.
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