CAMBRIDGE — An RBI-single from Benny Blanchar in the bottom of the eighth pushed Cambridge over New Glarus 3-2 on Tuesday, May 9. The loss puts the Knights a game behind the Bluejays in the Capitol Conference standings with just two games left.
New Glarus tied the game at two in the top of the seventh as Jake Roth and Leyton Mihlbauer reached base. Ashlin Mihlbauer then moved them into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt, and Leyton Mihlbauer scored on a fielder’s choice.
Cambridge had the winning run in scoring position in the bottom half of the frame, but Leyton Mihlbauer escaped the jam with a strikeout and pop out. He recorded just one out in the eighth, though, as the Bluejays hit three singles for the win.
Leyton Mihlbauer, Ashlin Mihlbauer and Matt Roth tallied two hits each, while the final hit came from Jake Roth. Patrick Alt started the game and gave up one earned run on five hits. He struck out nine without issuing a walk. Leyton Mihlbauer suffered the loss.
If Cambridge defeats New Glarus in their second matchup, it all but secures the team a conference championship. The Bluejays would need to take just one game from Marshall for an outright title. There could still be a three-way tie for the title, however. Cambridge (6-1 Capitol South) would need to defeat New Glarus (5-2) and lose both to Marshall (5-2), who would have to win out. Additionally, New Glarus would need to sweep Waterloo (1-6).
Baraboo thunders by Monroe
BARABOO — With 12 hits from the top four in its lineup, Baraboo defeated Monroe 12-5 on Tuesday, May 9. The Cheesemakers tallied seven hits and scored twice in the seventh, but the comeback effort wasn’t enough.
Keegan Dahmen, Cam Newcomer and Drew Indergand accounted for six hits, while the other hit — a double — came from Ethan Rosenstiel. Marcus Ott got the start, giving up seven earned runs in the loss. He struck out one batter.
Pecatonica bounces back
BLANCHARDVILLE — After suffering its first loss of the season, Pecatonica got back to winning ways with a 12-0 win over Black Hawk on Tuesday, May 9.
The Vikings pounded out 11 hits, and all but one starter recorded a hit. Tyler McKeon, Elijah Knutson and Coy Ruegsegger had multiple-hit games, while Lukas Rue collected the win on the bump. The junior allowed just one hit and struck out four.
Black Hawk’s lone hit came from Jadeyn Price. Carter Baumgartner suffered the loss, giving up five earned runs on five hits.
Hit by pitch hurts Ponies
PARKVIEW — The Ponies nearly picked up its third win of the season, save for a hit by pitch in the seventh inning that propelled Parkview over Monticello-Albany 6-5.
Cody Pryce paced the Ponies at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Brayden Bakken and Leon Parker also recorded multiple-hit games. Tyler Patchen suffered the loss.
Barneveld shuts out Argyle
ARGYLE — The Orioles mustered just three hits in its 7-0 loss to the Eagles on Tuesday, May 9. Max Godfrey, Will Helfvogt and Ike Waage accounted for all of Argyle’s hits, which were singles. Godfrey suffered the loss, giving up just one earned run on two hits. She struck out eight but walked six.
Cardinals split results
McFARLAND — A five-run fifth from McFarland dispelled Brodhead-Juda in a 7-2 conference loss on Monday, May 8. The Cardinals received six hits from six different batters. Trent Neeley and Brody Riese drove in the two runs. Clayton Elliott suffered the loss, giving up two earned runs on five hits.
Brodhead-Juda bounced back on Tuesday for a 12-2, six-inning win over Whitewater. The Cardinals overcame a 2-0 deficit to score all 12 of their runs in three innings. Riese led the offense, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored, three doubles and five RBIs. He also recorded the win, striking out six batters.
