Huskies sweep their double-header against the Eau Claire Express

Huskies sweep their double-header against the Eau Claire Express

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The Duluth Huskies found an 11-7 win to end their four-game losing streak Thursday afternoon as they took on the Eau Claire Express.

The Huskies and Express battled back and forth throughout the entire game, each bringing in seven runs.

In the top of the tenth, Huskies’ Jake Downing rips his first home run of the season, that brings him and Reagan Reeder home.

Then Cardell Thibodeaux ended it with a double for 2 more Huskies points.

Huskies win 11-7.

The momentum didn’t stop as the Huskies came back for the second game of the day, winning 5-0 over the Express.

Top of the third, Cardell Thibodeaux steals home on Josh Duarte’s at bat, then Duarte rips a double which brings in Tyler Palmer.

Top of the fifth, Cardell Thibodeaux racked up a second home run of the day, bringing the score to 3-0.

For more information on the Huskies, go to Game Schedule – Duluth Huskies (northwoodsleague.com)

They will return to Duluth on July 12th and 13th for their second and third matchups against the Express.