After three games on the road, Wausau West is heading back home. They will take on the Medford Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Wausau West is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 17 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against River Falls on Saturday. They lost 15-1 to the Wildcats.
Meanwhile, Medford entered their tilt with Merrill with 15 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 16. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Bluejays on Monday. Medford might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Carson Carbaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tanner Hraby, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Evan Wilkins, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Wausau West has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season. As for Medford, their win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-2.
Wausau West came up short against Medford when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Wausau West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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