For the second straight game, Hudson will face off against Menomonie. The Raiders will take on the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Hudson has won eight straight at home dating back to last season, while Menomonie won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
On Tuesday, Hudson was able to grind out a solid victory over Menomonie, taking the game 11-6. The win continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.
Bennett Brathol made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Brathol was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Mark Susa looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Steele Homme and Sam Manchester did most of the damage at the plate: Homme went 3-for-4 with one home run and three runs, while Manchester went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Logan Hagman was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Hudson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Menomonie only managed three hits.
Having lost for the first time this season, Menomonie fell to 4-1. As for Hudson, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
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