After a string of ten wins, Manitowoc Lincoln's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Bay Port Pirates by a score of 2-0. The match marked the first time this season in which Manitowoc Lincoln was not able to get on the board.
For Bay Port's part, not much got past Ethan Plog, who gave up just one hit and racked up 14 Ks to keep Manitowoc Lincoln off the board. Plog has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Carter Kallies, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Manitowoc Lincoln's defeat ended a 13-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 17-2. As for Bay Port, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 12-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manitowoc Lincoln will face off against De Pere at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bay Port, they will head out on the road to square off against Sheboygan North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Sheboygan North is coming into the game with six straight losses at home, meaning Bay Port will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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