Port Edwards can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Alma Center Lincoln Hornets. That's two games straight that Port Edwards has won by exactly ten runs.
Max Michels and Carson Orheim made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Michels tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Orheim struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. At bat, Michels scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Orheim scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Orheim is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Hayden Hewitt was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Chase Baumgart was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
The win (which was Port Edwards' third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10 runs. As for Alma Center Lincoln, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with that defeat, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Port Edwards will take on Tigerton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Port Edwards knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Tigerton likes a good challenge. As for Alma Center Lincoln, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pepin/Alma at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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