For the second straight game, Markesan will face off against Pardeeville. The Hornets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Markesan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Markesan turned things around against Pardeeville on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Bulldogs. The game was the first time the Hornets have beaten the Bulldogs on their field since April 5, 2022.
Lucas Bruce
| 05/15/26 @ Lomira | 5 |
| 04/23/26 @ Cambria-Friesland | 4 |
| 04/27/26 @ Green Lake/Princeton | 2 |
| 05/19/26 @ Pardeeville | 1 |
| 05/05/26 @ Johnson Creek | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Lucas Bruce made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Markesan is undefeated when Bruce allows one or fewer earned runs, but 7-8 otherwise. Bruce was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Benton VandeBerg, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Dawson Kelm was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Markesan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pardeeville only posted a batting average of .231.
Markesan's win bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Pardeeville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-7-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Markesan has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pardeeville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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