New Berlin Eisenhower is 9-1 against Pewaukee since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Lions will host the Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
New Berlin Eisenhower's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 21-0 margin over Cudahy. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Packers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Mya Ender made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Elliott Nielsen
| 04/24/25 vs Cudahy | 3 |
| 04/22/25 @ New Berlin West | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Milwaukee Lutheran | 2 |
| 05/06/24 @ Pewaukee | 2 |
| 05/03/24 vs Brookfield East | 2 |
In other batting news, Elliott Nielsen was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellery Stoltz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
New Berlin Eisenhower always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .852. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Pewaukee came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Milwaukee Lutheran with a sharp 18-0 win on Thursday.
Like New Berlin Eisenhower, Pewaukee also got a great game from a two-way player: Kennedy Tisdale. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tisdale was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Harper Gould, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one double, and one RBI. Emerson O'Connor was another key player, earning one RBI and two runs.
Pewaukee pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for New Berlin Eisenhower, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. New Berlin Eisenhower has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Pewaukee struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
New Berlin Eisenhower couldn't quite get it done against Pewaukee when the teams last played last Monday as they fell 6-3. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
