Crosby-Ironton had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 7-7 to make it four. They fell 11-8 to the Pine River-Backus Tigers. The Rangers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Keyon Wesner was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Creide Gressman also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Pine River-Backus, the win got them back to even at 7-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for they.
On Pine River-Backus' side, Jonathan Shogren was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shogren also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pine River-Backus is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-7 otherwise. Shogren was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Pine River-Backus got a big performance out of Brody Mongan, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Dawson Dabill was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Crosby-Ironton will take on Hinckley-Finlayson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pine River-Backus, they will head out to square off against Nevis at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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