Oconomowoc was the 4-3 winner over Hartford when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Oconomowoc Raccoons took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hartford Orioles on Saturday.
For Hartford's part, Brandon Pohl tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits. Pohl has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Carter Kutz was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Brady Helms was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Oconomowoc's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Hartford, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 21-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oconomowoc will take on Catholic Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hartford, they will head out on the road to square off against Watertown at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hartford's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Watertown's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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