There's no place like home for Slinger, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They skirted past the West Bend West Spartans 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Slinger, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Slinger got a great performance from Jackson Naber as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chase Leverance, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Blake Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Slinger pushed their record up to 6-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for West Bend West, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Slinger will take on Hartford at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hartford will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Slinger surely won't give up without a fight. As for West Bend West, they will head out on the road to square off against Port Washington at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The last five games West Bend West has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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