Softball Game Preview: Oshkosh North Leaves Home

By Team Reports May 15, 2024, 3:35am

Softball Preview: Oshkosh North Spartans vs. Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts

Oshkosh North and Kaukauna are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Oshkosh North Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

On Tuesday, Oshkosh North came up short against Kimberly and fell 6-3. Oshkosh North has struggled against Kimberly recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.

Emma Niemczyk made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Kaukauna put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Appleton East 16-2. Kaukauna might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 14 matchups by six runs or more this season.

Oshkosh North's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Kaukauna, their win was their 24th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-0.

Oshkosh North might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Kaukauna in their previous meeting back in April. Can Oshkosh North avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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