Wright made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Washburn, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Red Devils fell just short of the Castle Guards by a score of 4-2 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Red Devils have suffered since May 17, 2024.
Brendan McCullough spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Wright saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madden Sommer, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
This is the second loss in a row for Wright and nudges their season record down to 3-6. As for Washburn, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wright will challenge Ewen-Trout Creek at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Washburn, they will head out to take on Bayfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Castle Guards are facing the Trollers at the right time seeing as the Trollers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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