It was a good run, but Valparaiso unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Crown Point Bulldogs by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Valparaiso has scored all season.
Blake Shudick was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Valparaiso saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drayden Wilcox, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Crown Point's side, Bryce Schuster looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Having lost for the first time this season, Valparaiso fell to 5-1. As for Crown Point, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valparaiso will square off against Hobart at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valparaiso is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Crown Point, they will challenge Munster at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Munster is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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