Hart had lost six straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 7-10 to make it seven. They lost 12-2 to the North Muskegon Norsemen. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Pirates have suffered since April 9th.
As for North Muskegon, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For North Muskegon's part, Kylan Nielsen made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Nielsen has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Slimko, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Owen Silvis was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Hart wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 18-2 loss against Forest Hills Eastern on the 2nd. As for North Muskegon, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 1-0 win against Montague on the 2nd.
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