For the second straight game, Durand/Pecatonica will face off against Dakota. The Rivermen will head out on the road to face off against the Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Durand/Pecatonica is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Durand/Pecatonica took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They skirted past Dakota 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rivermen have posted against the Indians since May 5, 2022.
Cooper Hamilton
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Cooper Hamilton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Durand/Pecatonica is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-12-1 otherwise. Hamilton was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Hamilton wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Cox, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Hunter Osborne also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Durand/Pecatonica's record is now 5-13-1. As for Dakota, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Durand/Pecatonica has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Dakota struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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