Softball Game Recap: Appleton North Lightning vs. Appleton East Patriots

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It was a good run, but Appleton North unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Appleton East Patriots by a score of 8-7. Appleton North was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Appleton East apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.

Alyssa Wald made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Appleton North's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Appleton East, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.

Appleton North will head out on the road to challenge Kaukauna at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Appleton North has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Appleton East, they will be playing at home against Oshkosh West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

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