Wadena-Deer Creek has gone 8-2 against Menahga recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Wolverines will head out on the road to take on the Braves at 1:00 p.m. Wadena-Deer Creek is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
While Wadena-Deer Creek's victory against Sebeka wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wolverines skirted past the Trojans 2-0.
| 04/10/25 @ Parkers Prairie | 6 |
| 04/21/25 @ Pierz | 5 |
| 04/25/25 vs Staples-Motley | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ Pine River-Backus | 1 |
The result came thanks to Connor Dutke's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Wadena-Deer Creek is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Wadena-Deer Creek saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kobe Syder, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Hunter Sweere also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three game, Menahga brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They walked away with a 16-11 win over Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Braves as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Wadena-Deer Creek's record is now 7-4. As for Menahga, their record now sits at 2-10.
Wadena-Deer Creek took their win against Menahga when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 9-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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