Whitko lost against Rochester back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Whitko Wildcats fell just short of the Rochester Zebras by a score of 7-5. The loss continues a trend for Whitko in their matchups with Rochester: they've now lost four in a row.
Kaden Long was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Riley Harman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Rochester's side, Tanner Reinartz made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Reinartz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brady Beck and Jake Seuferer did most of the damage at the plate: Beck went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Seuferer went 2-for-3 with two doubles. Brady Coleman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Whitko's defeat dropped their record down to 10-9-2. As for Rochester, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season.
Whitko will be playing at home against Peru at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Whitko has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Rochester, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Lewis Cass at 5:00 p.m.
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