New Buffalo has not done well against Michigan Lutheran recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The New Buffalo Bison came out on top against the Michigan Lutheran Titans by a score of 8-5. This was a revenge game for New Buffalo, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-1 loss when these two played on Tuesday.
Nicholas Wolfe and Vaughn Nikkel did most of the damage at the plate: Wolfe got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI, while Nikkel scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydon Berger, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Michigan Lutheran's side, Augie Barnes made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Ethan Eggert was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases.
New Buffalo's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-10. As for Michigan Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Buffalo will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Eau Claire at 4:15 p.m. As for Michigan Lutheran, they will take on Schoolcraft at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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