Chatfield dropped their record down to 8-8 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 8-4 to the Pine Island Panthers. If the Gophers were looking for revenge after losing 13-2 to the Panthers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Pine Island, they pushed their record up to 11-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games.
For Pine Island's part, Talan Bond spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Bond has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pine Island let Landon Lowrie and Nick Thein run wild. Lowrie went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Thein went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Jaxon Hartzell also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chatfield will welcome St. Charles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pine Island, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lourdes at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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