For the second straight game, Viroqua will face off against West Salem. The Blackhawks will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Panthers at 5:30 p.m. Viroqua is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Viroqua managed to slip by West Salem the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Blackhawks lost 14-2 to the Panthers on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blackhawks have suffered since June 4, 2024.
For West Salem's part, they got a massive performance out of Luke Baginski, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Baginski has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Terryn Boland, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
West Salem always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
West Salem's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-8. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.75 runs across that stretch. As for Viroqua, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
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