Bangor extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 12-15 in the process. They came up short against the New Buffalo Bison, falling 18-1. The Vikings were not able to make up for their loss to the Bison from their previous meeting back in April of 2019.
As for New Buffalo, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matches by seven runs or more this season.
For New Buffalo's part, Drew Bowen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Bowen has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Braedan Bergerson was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Vaughn Nikkel was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Coming up, Bangor will head out on the road to take on Centreville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for New Buffalo, they will welcome Michigan Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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