Durand/Pecatonica was the 6-5 winner over Dakota when they last played one another on Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Rivermen took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians on Thursday.
Hayden Lange and Brayden Cox stepped up to the plate in a big way. Lange went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI, while Cox earned one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Cooper Hamilton, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Durand/Pecatonica has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14-1 record this season. As for Dakota, their record is now 10-8.
Looking ahead, Durand/Pecatonica will challenge Hiawatha at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.93 runs per game on average), something the Rivermen will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Dakota, they will take on East Dubuque at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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