The Pillager Huskies will take on the Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pillager will be strutting in after a win while Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale will be coming in after a defeat.
On Tuesday, Pillager needed a bit of extra time to put away New York Mills. They skirted past the Eagles 6-4.
Elliott Imdieke was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Derek Hoglin was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Pillager kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale lost 14-2 to Wadena-Deer Creek on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Bears in their meetings with the Wolverines: they've now lost six in a row.
Pillager's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale, they now also have a losing record of 3-4.
Pillager skirted past Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale 9-7 in their previous matchup on Thursday. Will the Huskies repeat their success, or do the Bears have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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