Clear Lake proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by seven) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Prairie Farm Panthers and snuck past 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Clear Lake also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Wyatt Lundgren made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Lundgren was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jed Arduser was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Blake Harris was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
Clear Lake's win bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Prairie Farm, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clear Lake will take on Bruce at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Prairie Farm, they will be playing at home against Flambeau at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Flambeau will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Prairie Farm surely won't give up without a fight.
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