Stevens Point is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Panthers will welcome the Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Stevens Point's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They blew past Marshfield 13-0. The Panthers have beaten the Tigers the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Tigers has come to flipping the script.
The team relied heavily on Aubree Itzen, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Audrina Placeway was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Stevens Point kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln came out on top against Wausau East on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fifth inning. The Red Raiders were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Lumberjacks.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln let Annabelle Ross and Sydney Holberg run wild. Ross went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Holberg went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs Ross has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Layla Patraw, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Stevens Point, their win bumped their record up to 19-6.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Stevens Point hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .386. However, it's not like Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Stevens Point came up short against Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln in their previous matchup back in April, falling 6-1. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
