Softball Recap: Lulu Fernandez can't quite lead Weyauwega-Fremont over Iola-Scandinavia

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 4:08pm

Softball Recap: Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks vs. Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds

Weyauwega-Fremont lost against Iola-Scandinavia back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks fell just short of the Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds by a score of 3-2. Weyauwega-Fremont has struggled against Iola-Scandinavia recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.

Olivia Witkowski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Weyauwega-Fremont saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lulu Fernandez, who went 2-for-3 with a triple.

Weyauwega-Fremont's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Iola-Scandinavia, their win bumped their record up to 11-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Weyauwega-Fremont will take on Manawa at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Iola-Scandinavia, they will be playing at home against Waupaca at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.

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