Colfax extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-11. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elmwood/Plum City Wolves. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wolves earlier this season, when they won 16-6.
Colfax saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jimmy Hobein, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Grant Demoe was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Elmwood/Plum City, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Elmwood/Plum City's side, Hudson Hewitt made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Hewitt has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Oliver Mendlik, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Elmwood/Plum City is 3-1 when Mendlik posts two or more runs, but 1-4 otherwise. Kaison Hewitt also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Colfax will square off against rival Boyceville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Elmwood/Plum City is set to face off against their familiar foe Mondovi at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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