DeForest scored the most runs they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 9-6 to the Mount Horeb Vikings. DeForest was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mount Horeb apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
DeForest got a good showing from Connor Giese, who pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Connor Fox was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tucker Grundahl, who scored two runs while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
This is the second loss in a row for DeForest and nudges their season record down to 1-4. As for Mount Horeb, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeForest will take on Watertown at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. DeForest is facing Watertown at the right time seeing as Watertown is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Mount Horeb, they will be playing at home against Baraboo at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mount Horeb will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Baraboo will have lost six straight heading into Tuesday's game.
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