Port Edwards's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They never let the Wild Rose Wildcats get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Blackhawks in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won eight in a row.
Brynden Beck made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 15 over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Port Edwards is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3 otherwise. Beck was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Ayden Schumer was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Vincent Striegel, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Blackhawks
| 04/24/25 @ Wild Rose | 50% |
| 04/22/25 @ Iola-Scandinavia | 11.1% |
| 04/21/25 @ Almond-Bancroft | 36.1% |
| 04/17/25 vs Pittsville | 11.8% |
| 04/15/25 vs Bowler | 16.7% |
| + 14 more games |
Port Edwards was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Port Edwards' victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Wild Rose, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Port Edwards will be playing in front of their home fans against Marion at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wild Rose, they will head out to take on Pittsville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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