The Menominee American Legion baseball team is made up mostly of players from the Menominee Indian High School squad.
Through two games, like the MIHS Eagles this season, Menominee has demonstrated its tendency to keep games close and make them interesting late.
Menominee (1-1) opened the season with an 16-11 win in 11 innings in Manawa on Tuesday, and lost to Oconto Falls 4-3 after a two-run rally in the sixth inning Thursday.
“It is the same thing,” Menominee coach Brandon Frechette said. “They just have to find a way to maybe start a little quicker. They did good, they play hard and they never quit.”
After falling behind Oconto Falls 2-0 after 2½ innings, Menominee cut the lead to 2-1 when Ty Latender got home on a single by Richard Corn.
Oconto Falls (2-0) added runs in the fourth and sixth, before Menominee made a credible threat in the bottom of the sixth. RBI singles by Dallas Madosh and Brian Madosh put the tying run on second. Both advanced a base on a wild pitch to get into scoring position, but Michael Pecore, batting at the top of the order, grounded out to end the frame.
Menominee managed to get two on base in the seventh but went scoreless.
“The bottom of the order gave us a chance to win the game,” Frechette said. “Our No. 2-3-4 hitters came up in the seventh inning. We couldn’t have asked for much more. You don’t want to put the pressure on them, but those are the hitters you want up and that’s who we had up.”
Walker Miller had a double to lead off the fourth inning, but would only make it to third base before the end of the inning.
“We had chances,” Frechette said. “We had chances in the fourth as well. Oconto Falls is a good team. They always come to play. That’s why we enjoy playing them.”
Richard Corn gave up four runs on 10 hits, struck out two and walked one in seven innings.
“I thought he threw great,” Frechette said. “The wind was a factor on the field. It was a factor on the mound. I thought he did real well. He gave us every chance to win the game.”
Dylan Woosman led Oconto Falls, going 3 for 4 with two RBIs. Luke Truckey had two hits and an RBI. Hunter Magnin allowed three runs on six hits. He struck out six and walked five.
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