Weiser extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-4. They lost 17-6 to the Melba Mustangs. The Wolverines were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Kaden ?KJ' LaChapelle and Cole Ingle did some serious damage despite the final result: LaChapelle got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI, while Ingle went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Those hits were Ingle's first of the season. Lance Hart was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
As for Melba, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.2 runs.
On Melba's side, Cooper Brooks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Brooks was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. He is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ty Martineau, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jack Emery, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Weiser will square off against Burns at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Melba, they will face off against Firth at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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