Cumberland extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hayward Hurricanes. The Beavers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hurricanes earlier this season, when they won 10-9.
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Cooper Schramski was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Schramski was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Schramski wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tucker Wickstrom, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.
As for Hayward, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3-1 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Cumberland since April 25, 2022.
On Hayward's side, Thomas Fischer looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Xzavier Stojek was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jacob Schuck, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Cumberland is set to face off against their familiar foe St. Croix Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hayward will square off against rival Barron at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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