Noxon extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 14-2 to the Polson Pirates. The Red Devils were not able to make up for their defeat to the Pirates from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Polson, their win bumped their record up to 2-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Polson's part, Cody Haggard and Hunter Luedtke were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Haggard kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over 4.1 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Luedtke pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. With that strong performance, Haggard is now averaging an impressive 5.5 strikeouts per game. At the plate, Haggard went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double, while Luedtke went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits Haggard has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Polson got a massive performance out of Holden Emerson, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-5. That's the most runs Emerson has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Cole Wadsworth, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Noxon is set to take on their familiar foe Libby at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Polson will face off against rival Whitefish at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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