The Menomonie Mustangs will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Altoona Railroaders at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Menomonie will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Saturday, Menomonie got the win against Wausau West by a conclusive 13-1.
AJ Zydowsky tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Taylor Mars was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Landon Middlestadt was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Menomonie hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Altoona unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 13-1 to New Richmond. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Railroaders have suffered since May 17, 2024.
Menomonie's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-0. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.7 runs this season. As for Altoona, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Menomonie couldn't quite get it done against Altoona when the teams last played back in May of 2022 as they fell 5-1. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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