Baseball Game Recap: Oswego Indians vs. Northeast Vikings

Oswego extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 23 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 16-1 to the Northeast Vikings, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 on Thursday.

As for Northeast, they pushed their record up to 7-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

For Northeast's part, Jayden Wetzel was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wetzel has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, four RBI, and one stolen base. Northeast is undefeated when Wetzel posts three or more RBI, but 4-7 otherwise.

In other batting news, Tayven Willard and Spencer Wade did most of the damage at the plate: Willard got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Wade got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases and four runs. Willard is becoming a predictor of Northeast's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 5-1 (and 2-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Tegan Mitchell, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oswego will head out to square off against Marmaton Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Indians will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least ten runs in their last eight contests. As for Northeast, they will venture away from home to face off against Uniontown on Monday.