Peshtigo barely beat Wausaukee the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bulldogs never let the Rangers get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Elliot Proft
| 05/18/26 vs Wausaukee | 4 |
| 05/01/26 vs Bonduel | 0 |
| 04/20/26 @ Roncalli | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Crandon | 3 |
| 05/04/25 @ Montello | 8 |
Elliot Proft was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2025. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Peshtigo's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 3-9 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Bryce Heroux and Ezra Proft did most of the damage at the plate: Heroux went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Ezra got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most runs Proft has posted since back in April. Braydon Denowski was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Peshtigo's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Wausaukee, they are on a 23-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peshtigo will square off against Niagara at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Badgers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wausaukee, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Saint Thomas Aquinas at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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