Port Edwards barely beat Tigerton the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Blackhawks blew past the Tigers 15-4 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Blackhawks, who have now won five matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Max Michels
| 04/29/25 @ Tigerton | 14 |
| 04/28/25 vs Pacelli | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Almond-Bancroft | 9 |
| 04/17/25 vs Pittsville | 7 |
| 04/15/25 vs Bowler | 3 |
| + 1 more games |
Max Michels made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.9 strikeouts per game. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Port Edwards: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Ayden Schumer was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brynden Beck, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Port Edwards was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Port Edwards' victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Tigerton, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Edwards will take on Almond-Bancroft at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tigerton, they will face off against Bowler at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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