After a string of nine wins, Northeast Dubois's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Loogootee Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northeast Dubois of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Loogootee's part, Isaac Waggner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. Waggner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Drew Walker, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Luke Lengacher was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Northeast Dubois' defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-8. As for Loogootee, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-10 record this season.
Northeast Dubois will head out on the road to challenge Cannelton at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Cannelton is coming into the matchup with six straight losses at home, meaning Northeast Dubois will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Loogootee will take on Bedford North Lawrence at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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