Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-8 in the process. They lost 10-3 to the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wolverines this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-2 two weeks ago.
As for Wadena-Deer Creek, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 10-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.9 runs over those games.
For Wadena-Deer Creek's part, Leo Petrowski made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Petrowski was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Cooper Ness was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kobe Syder, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale will face off against New York Mills at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wadena-Deer Creek, they will challenge Albany at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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