Softball Recap: Pius XI Catholic Popes vs. New Berlin Eisenhower Lions
It was a good run, but Pius XI Catholic unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 8-0 walloping at the hands of the New Berlin Eisenhower Lions. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Pius XI Catholic's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For New Berlin Eisenhower's part, the team relied heavily on Ryann Nutt, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Ellery Stoltz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Pius XI Catholic's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-4. As for New Berlin Eisenhower, their win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pius XI Catholic will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Wisconsin Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. As for New Berlin Eisenhower, they will square off against Franklin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. New Berlin Eisenhower's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Franklin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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