Berlin extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Omro Foxes. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Indians have suffered since April 4th.
As for Omro, they moved to 5-13 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 29th.
For Omro's part, Cade Sowls was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. The dominant performance also gave Sowls a new career-high in strikeouts (four). He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Cole Marine looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Omro's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 3-12 when he doesn't).
Back at the plate, Omro got a massive performance out of Bryce Loker, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two doubles. The Foxes are 3-1 when Loker posts three or more hits, but 2-12 otherwise. Brock Frye was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Berlin will take on Shiocton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Omro, they will square off against Mayville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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