Ulysses had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it seven. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lakin Broncs. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Stryker Berglund made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Hauser, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
As for Lakin, their victory ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-1. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
On Lakin's side, Armondo Salcido was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Dru Patterson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lakin beat Ulysses by a score of 11-4 later that day.
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