New Haven was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 6-2 to the Huntington North Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to New Haven of the 10-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Huntington North's part, Isaac Wilson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Wilson has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jase Gunn, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Marcus Linker, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
New Haven's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Huntington North, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14.
New Haven will challenge Seymour at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Huntington North, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bluffton at 6:00 p.m. The timing isn't great for Huntington North: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Bluffton has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
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