There's no place like home for Milwaukee Reagan, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the St. Francis Mariners on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Milwaukee Reagan also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Maddux Brackett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Diego Navarro, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Owen Hirthe, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Milwaukee Reagan has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 10-9 record this season. As for St. Francis, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milwaukee Reagan will take on Augustine Prep at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Francis, they will be playing at home against St. John's Northwestern Military Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. John's Northwestern Military Academy and St. Francis are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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