Sturgis extended their losing streak to 11 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-21 in the process. They lost 16-0 to the Vicksburg Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 on Friday.
As for Vicksburg, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-8-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
For Vicksburg's part, Graham Kubiak was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kubiak has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Caden Chisholm looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Vicksburg got a massive performance out of Brandon Shoffner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave Shoffner a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mitch Beyer, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sturgis will welcome Coldwater at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Vicksburg, they will take on Edwardsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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