Altoona took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Hayward, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Railroaders had just enough and edged out the Hurricanes 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Railroaders have posted since April 4, 2024.

Railroaders
04/05/25 @ Hayward | 10-9 |
04/03/25 vs Whitehall | 15-0 |
04/03/25 vs Whitehall | 16-0 |
The victory (which was Altoona's third in a row) raised their record to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Hayward, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coincidentally, Altoona and Hayward will both be playing Rice Lake the next time they take the field. The Railroaders will host the Warriors at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Hurricanes will play them later in the day, at 12:00 p.m.
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