Port Edwards entered their tilt with Tri-County with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They put the hurt on the Tri-County Penguins with a sharp 15-4 victory on Monday. Port Edwards might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six games by ten runs or more this season.
Max Michels was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Michels has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Michels was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hayden Hewitt and Erik Mock did most of the damage at the plate: Hewitt scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Mock scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Ayden Schumer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Tri-County's side, Seth Hildebrandt was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Port Edwards' win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-3. As for Tri-County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Port Edwards will take on Wild Rose at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tri-County, they will head out on the road to square off against Berlin at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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