Morrice had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Vestaburg Wolverines on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Morrice also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Oliver Long was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Caden Binkley, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Vestaburg's side, Colton Halgren was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Hilding, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and a double.
Even though they lost, Vestaburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Morrice's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 13-10. As for Vestaburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morrice will take on Harrison at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Harrison is coming into the contest with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Morrice will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Vestaburg, they will head out on the road to square off against St. Charles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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