Port Edwards took care of business in their home opener on Monday (and then some). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wild Rose Wildcats a 10-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Port Edwards, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Carson Orheim was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Orheim was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Port Edwards got a big performance out of Max Michels, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Erik Mock, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Port Edwards will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against New Lisbon at 4:30 p.m. Wild Rose will take on Rosholt at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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