Nicolet came tearing into Saturday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Homestead Highlanders 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Nicolet, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nolan Sandee made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Sandee was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
On Homestead's side, Lucas Wirth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits.
On the hitting side, Homestead saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Brewer, who went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI.
Nicolet is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Homestead, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Nicolet will take on Grafton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Nicolet will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. Homestead will take on Hartford at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Hartford has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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