Softball Game Recap: Manitowoc Lincoln Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 9:46pm

Softball Recap: Manitowoc Lincoln Ships vs. De Pere Redbirds

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Manitowoc Lincoln's offense. They lost 10-0 to the De Pere Redbirds on Tuesday. Manitowoc Lincoln has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For De Pere's part, Addison Krutz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Krutz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Krutz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Julianne Bradford and Rachel Kubick did most of the damage at the plate: Bradford scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Kubick went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Olivia Baugnet, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.

Manitowoc Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 2-19. As for De Pere, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4.

Manitowoc Lincoln will take on Bay Port at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bay Port is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season. As for De Pere, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome West De Pere, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. De Pere is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.

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