Port Edwards had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the New Lisbon Rockets 15-1. The Blackhawks have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rockets, too.
Max Michels
| 04/01/25 @ New Lisbon | 12 |
| 05/14/24 @ Wild Rose | 6 |
| 04/23/24 @ Almond-Bancroft | 5 |
| 04/18/24 @ Tri-County | 5 |
| 05/13/24 vs Tri-County | 4 |
Max Michels was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brynden Beck, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Sam Martinson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Edwards will host Rosholt at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for New Lisbon, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against North Crawford at 5:00 p.m.
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