Wild Rose extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-8. They came up short against the Berlin Indians, falling 23-4. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2019.
As for Berlin, they moved to 4-13 with that win, which also ended their 12-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Berlin's part, Toby Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Berlin is 3-1 when Miller allows two or fewer earned runs, but 1-12 otherwise. Miller was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those five hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Berlin got a massive performance out of Brodie Schultz, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. Schultz is becoming a predictor of the Indians' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 2-12 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Mitchell Lundt, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wild Rose will square off against Port Edwards at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Berlin, they will be playing at home against Mauston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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