05/13/25 @ Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale | 10-3 |
05/09/25 @ Menahga | 5-4 |
05/09/25 @ Menahga | 5-4 |
05/08/25 @ Sebeka | 2-0 |
05/02/25 @ Pine River-Backus | 19-2 |
+ 2 more games |
Wadena-Deer Creek came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale Bears as they made off with a 10-3 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-2 two weeks ago.
Leo Petrowski made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Petrowski was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Cooper Ness was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Kobe Syder was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Wadena-Deer Creek pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wadena-Deer Creek will head out to take on Albany at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale, they will venture away from home to face off against New York Mills at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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