Muskego is 9-1 against Waukesha South since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Warriors will venture away from home to challenge the Blackshirts at 4:30 p.m. Muskego's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Waukesha South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Muskego made easy work of Waukesha West and carried off a 12-5 victory. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now won four in a row.
Kyleigh Sadler
| 04/29/25 @ Waukesha West | 10 |
| 04/26/25 vs Hamilton | 7 |
| 04/15/25 @ Kettle Moraine | 6 |
| 04/14/25 vs Oconomowoc | 0 |
| 04/10/25 @ Arrowhead | 4 |
| + 7 more games |
Kyleigh Sadler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Reese Heinrich was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Samantha Brunner, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
Muskego kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waukesha West only managed five hits.
Meanwhile, Waukesha South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 7-4 to Kettle Moraine.
Alyson Staley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Shaylyn Helm-Lyon also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Muskego's record now sits at 8-4. As for Waukesha South, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Waukesha South's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Thursday. Muskego has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Waukesha South, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3 strikeouts. Will Muskego keep running through batters, or will the Blackshirts buck the trend?
Muskego took their victory against Waukesha South in their previous matchup on April 8th by a conclusive 20-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
