If Tigerton was feeling good off their 13-3 takedown of White Lake last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tigerton Tigers fell just short of the Port Edwards Blackhawks by a score of 13-12 on Friday. Tigerton has struggled against Port Edwards recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Port Edwards' part, Tyler Martinson made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Martinson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Martinson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Hayden Hewitt was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Carson Orheim, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Tigerton now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Port Edwards, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Tigerton will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wild Rose at 4:30 p.m. Tigerton will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Port Edwards, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 8-3 victory vs. Rosholt on the 15th.
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