Bluestem had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 4-14 to make it five. They lost 22-10 to the Udall Eagles. Even if the Lions couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Myles Highbarger was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Emmett Brice, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Udall, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10. That 12-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Udall's side, the team relied heavily on Jace Harness, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Harness has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Mason, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bluestem will venture away from home to challenge South Haven on Friday. As for Udall, they will head out to square off against Flinthills at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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