Lena can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Niagara Badgers 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Lena, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Niagara's part, Christian Hedmark put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Hedmark was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Hedmark wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Richtig, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Lena's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Niagara, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lena will take on Coleman at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Niagara, they will be playing at home against Kingsford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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