Stoughton couldn't beat Portage on Friday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Vikings fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 5-4. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 13-12.
Stoughton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Hedstrom, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double. That double marked the first that Hedstrom has hit this season. Colton Schauff was another, earning four stolen bases.
Stoughton's defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Portage, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stoughton will venture away from home to challenge Brodhead/Juda at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last five games the Cardinals have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Portage, they will head out on the road to square off against Wisconsin Dells at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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