Port Edwards's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They blew past the Almond-Bancroft Eagles 11-5. The Blackhawks haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Max Michels and Brynden Beck made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Michels struck out nine batters over 3.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Beck struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Michels has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season. At bat, Michels went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run, while Beck went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Port Edwards is undefeated when Beck posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise.
Collin O'Connor
| 04/21/25 @ Almond-Bancroft | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Bowler | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ New Lisbon | 2 |
In other batting news, Port Edwards let Collin O'Connor and Ayden Schumer run wild. O'Connor got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI, while Schumer went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases and two RBI. O'Connor is becoming a predictor of Port Edwards' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Ethan Boerner also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Port Edwards kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Port Edwards pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Almond-Bancroft, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Looking ahead, Port Edwards will challenge Iola-Scandinavia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Almond-Bancroft, they will face off against Gresham Community at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
