After eight games on the road, Negaunee is heading back home. They will take on the Hancock Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Negaunee is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Iron Mountain (and have done all season long). Negaunee was the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over Iron Mountain on Monday. While fans of Negaunee might be used to big wins, the 11-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Owen Cardinal made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Cardinal was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Evan Gauthier, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Carsen Belanger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hancock had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They never let L'Anse onto the board and left with a 10-0 win on Tuesday.
The victory got Negaunee back to even at 5-5. As for Hancock, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Negaunee came up short against Hancock when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 4-0. Will Negaunee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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