Softball Game Recap: Appleton East Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 6, 2024, 6:06am

Softball Recap: Appleton East Patriots vs. Ashwaubenon Jaguars

Appleton East lost against Ashwaubenon back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Appleton East Patriots lost 11-1 to the Ashwaubenon Jaguars. Appleton East has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Ashwaubenon's part, Berritt Herr looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Herr has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Gianna Guarascio was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendyl Weiner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.

Appleton East's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Ashwaubenon, the win (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 17-1.

Appleton East will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Mishicot at 12:00 p.m. Mishicot is coming into the match with 14 straight victories at home, so Appleton East will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Ashwaubenon will take on Union Grove at TBD on Saturday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.

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