Whitehall extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-15 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Manistee Mariners. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mariners apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Nate Betz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Manistee, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games.
On Manistee's side, Eli Workman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. Workman has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Miles Joseph, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Manistee: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 4-10 otherwise.
While Whitehall had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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