Hemlock extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 6-7. They fell 4-1 to the New Lothrop Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Huskies of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2024.
As for New Lothrop, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games.
For New Lothrop's part, Nathan Kuchar made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kuchar has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other pitching news, Stone Wineman got the start for New Lothrop and what a start it was: he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Wineman a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Zane Rumisek was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last 12 times he's played. Nathan Baldwin was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Hemlock has already played their next game, a 4-2 victory against Pewamo-Westphalia on the 25th. As for New Lothrop, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 1-0 defeat against Lakeville on the 27th.
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