Port Edwards can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pacelli Cardinals 4-3. This was a revenge matchup for Port Edwards, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-0 defeat when these two played last Friday.
Carson Orheim was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Orheim was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Hayden Hewitt was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Port Edwards' victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-3. As for Pacelli, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Port Edwards will square off against Northland Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pacelli, they will head out on the road to take on Amherst at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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