Softball Recap: Baraboo Thunderbirds vs. Reedsburg Beavers
Baraboo couldn't quite beat Reedsburg on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Baraboo Thunderbirds fell just short of the Reedsburg Beavers by a score of 4-2. Baraboo has not had much luck with Reedsburg recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For Reedsburg's part, Summer Haag spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. Haag has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kylee Molitor was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games.
Baraboo's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-9-1. As for Reedsburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-11 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Baraboo is on the road again on Thursday to play Poynette at 5:00 p.m. Poynette is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Baraboo will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Reedsburg, they will head out on the road to face off against Wisconsin Dells at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Reedsburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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