It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Watertown-Mayer ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Central Raiders 5-4. This was payback for the Royals, who suffered an 8-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Noah Weinzierl
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Noah Leuthner and Noah Weinzierl were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Leuthner pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Weinzierl didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. Leuthner also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Watertown-Mayer is 3-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 5-6 otherwise. At bat, Leuthner went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Weinzierl got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Weinzierl a new career-high.
Watertown-Mayer now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.
Coming up, Watertown-Mayer will head out on the road to take on New London-Spicer at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Royals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Maple Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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