Niagara hadn't done well against Lena recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Badgers walked away with an 8-3 win over the Wildcats. This was payback for the Badgers, who suffered a 9-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Remington Buchanan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Owen Dunkes
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In other batting news, Owen Dunkes was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and one run. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Brayden Bartels was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Niagara always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Niagara and bumps their season record up to 9-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Lena, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Niagara will take on North Dickinson at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lena, they will head out to take on Sturgeon Bay at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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