Paynesville fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Holdingford on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Huskers by a score of 8-7. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Huskers earlier this season, when they won 11-5.
Paynesville has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. As for Holdingford, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paynesville will welcome Eden Valley-Watkins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Holdingford, they will host Sauk Centre at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mainstreeters have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.17 runs per game on average), something the Huskers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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