Pillager got their first taste of in-conference action on Thursday and they started things off strong. They came out on top against the Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale Bears by a score of 8-4. The Huskies haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Alex Brandt was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Grant Grimsley, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
| 04/30/26 - Home | 8-4 W |
| 05/01/25 - Home | 7-2 W |
| 04/24/25 - Away | 9-7 W |
| 05/01/24 - Home | 7-1 W |
| 05/01/24 - Away | 9-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
The victory got Pillager back to even at 4-4. As for Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale, their loss was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Pillager will square off against rival Menahga at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale is set to challenge their familiar foe New York Mills at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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