Badger/Greenbush-Middle River was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Northern Freeze co-op [Marshall County Central/Tri-County] Northern Freeze. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Badger/Greenbush-Middle River of the 5-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Sawyer Strand made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Walter Taus, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Northern Freeze co-op [Marshall County Central/Tri-County]'s side, Sawyer Torgerson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Torgerson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
Torgerson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cade Knutson, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Badger/Greenbush-Middle River's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Northern Freeze co-op [Marshall County Central/Tri-County], their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River will face off against Red Lake County Central/Red Lake Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Northern Freeze co-op [Marshall County Central/Tri-County], they are on the road again on Monday to play Fosston at 4:30 p.m.
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