Baseball Recap: Onalaska Victorious

Onalaska won against La Crosse Logan on Monday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Hilltoppers came out on top against the Rangers by a score of 8-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-6 on Monday.

Ian Kowal

Earned Runs

04/08/25 vs Aquinas	2
05/08/25 @ La Crosse Logan	1
04/21/25 vs Tomah	1
04/19/25 @ Reedsburg	1

Ian Kowal made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Onalaska is 4-2 when Kowal allows one or fewer earned runs, but 3-7 otherwise. Kowal was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.

Kowal wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trent Oyen, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits Oyen has posted since back in April. Another was Bradyn Delong, who earned two runs and one stolen base.

The victory made it two in a row for Onalaska and bumps their season record up to 7-9. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for La Crosse Logan, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Onalaska is set to take on their familiar foe Holmen at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, La Crosse Logan will face off against rival Aquinas at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.