Racine Case came out on top against Racine Park on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Eagles blew past the Panthers 10-2. Winning may never get old, but the Eagles sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Chad Mortensen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Racine Case: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-6 otherwise.
Michael Neimeyer
| 05/02/25 @ Racine Park | 4 |
| 04/30/25 vs Racine Park | 1 |
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| 04/08/25 vs Franklin | 1 |
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In other batting news, Racine Case let Anthony Bull and Michael Neimeyer run wild. Bull went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles, while Neimeyer went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave Neimeyer a new career-high. Caleb LaMartina was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Racine Case always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Racine Case's record now sits at 5-6. As for Racine Park, they are on a 33-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Racine Case will host Racine Lutheran/Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Racine Park, they will welcome Oak Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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