Stoughton took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Evansville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vikings narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Blue Devils 8-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Reign Altenburg
Reign Altenburg made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Stoughton is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 0-5 otherwise. Altenburg was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
Altenburg wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andy Reuter, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. That RBI was Reuter's first of the season.
Stoughton's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Evansville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Looking ahead, Stoughton is taking a road trip to take on Mount Horeb at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Evansville, they will host Edgerton at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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