Port Edwards is 1-9 against Pittsville since June of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Port Edwards Blackhawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pittsville Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Port Edwards will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Port Edwards stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Wild Rose.
Carson Orheim made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Orheim was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Hayden Hewitt was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Brydnen Beck was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of 20 wins, Pittsville's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 13-1 to Stratford. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Pittsville has scored all season.
Port Edwards' victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Pittsville, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 20-1.
Port Edwards might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Pittsville when the teams last played back in April. Will Port Edwards have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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