
Chargers
05/15/25 vs Iola-Scandinavia | 9-2 |
05/13/25 @ Tomahawk | 6-2 |
05/12/25 @ Bonduel | 6-4 |
05/10/25 vs Auburndale | 17-6 |
05/10/25 vs Auburndale | 6-2 |
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Wittenberg-Birnamwood entered their tilt with Iola-Scandinavia on Thursday with ten consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with 11. They blew past the Thunderbirds 9-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-1 back in April.
Zandyr Barke made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games he's played.
In other batting news, Colby Wincentsen was incredible, going 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Oliver Fraaza, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Wittenberg-Birnamwood's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Iola-Scandinavia, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wittenberg-Birnamwood will take on Amherst at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Iola-Scandinavia, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Westfield Area at 4:30 p.m.
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