Softball Recap: Manitowoc Lincoln Ships vs. Green Bay Southwest Fighting Trojans
Manitowoc Lincoln had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 14-7 margin over the Green Bay Southwest Fighting Trojans on Thursday. Manitowoc Lincoln's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Taylor Peterson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Paige Novak was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Green Bay Southwest's side, Ella Vanden Houten and Addison Gusick stepped up to the plate in a big way. Vanden Houten scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Gusick scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrey Nelson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Manitowoc Lincoln's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-21. As for Green Bay Southwest, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manitowoc Lincoln will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Ashwaubenon at 11:00 a.m. Ashwaubenon is coming into the matchup with 12 straight victories at home, so Manitowoc Lincoln will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Green Bay Southwest, they will head out on the road to challenge Sheboygan South at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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