Somerset hit Ellsworth with a six-run third inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 12-11. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Tuesday.
Ellsworth has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Somerset, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-4.
Coming up, Ellsworth will head out to challenge Spring Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Somerset, they will take on New Richmond at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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