New Ulm has gone a perfect 10-0 against Worthington recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Eagles will challenge the Trojans at 5:30 p.m. New Ulm is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Worthington will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: New Ulm extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Eagles came out on top against Belle Plaine by a score of 5-2.
Briggs Candon
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Briggs Candon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Dirk Haynes, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025. Hunter Larson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Worthington fell victim to Marshall and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 8-0. The Trojans have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
New Ulm's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Worthington, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.
Everything went New Ulm's way against Worthington in their previous matchup back in April, as New Ulm made off with a 10-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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