Medford is on a nine-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Medford Tigers will take on the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Medford's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown on Thursday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Buccaneers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva came up short against Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial on Friday and fell 9-5.
Deven Parpart put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Parpart was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Parpart wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter Martens, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI. Alden Dobberstein was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Medford's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-12.
Medford might still be hurting after the 16-6 loss they got from New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Medford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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