Madison was the 8-6 winner over Ida when they last played one another on Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Trojans fell 5-2 to the Bluestreaks on Thursday.

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Cameron Barber put in work no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 6.2 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Madison is 7-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3 otherwise. Barber was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Barber wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Eli Hiatt, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. That double marked the first that Hiatt has hit this season.
Madison's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Ida, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison will square off against Tecumseh at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Ida, they will take on Summerfield at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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