Softball Game Preview: De Pere Redbirds vs. Sheboygan North Golden Raiders

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Previous Games

04/29/24 - Home	13-1 W
04/29/24 - Home	12-2 W
05/02/23 - Away	17-2 W
04/11/23 - Home	11-0 W
05/12/22 - Home	13-3 W
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De Pere has gone 8-2 against Sheboygan North recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Redbirds will venture away from home to square off against the Golden Raiders at 4:30 p.m. De Pere will be strutting in after a win while Sheboygan North will be coming in after a defeat.

On Saturday, De Pere was able to grind out a solid victory over Eau Claire North, taking the game 8-3.

Reese Falish spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Julianne Bradford and Addison Krutz did most of the damage at the plate: Bradford scored two runs and stole four bases, while Krutz went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits Krutz has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ava Krepline, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, Sheboygan North had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 17-7 to Manitowoc Lincoln. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.

Kayla Greger was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.

De Pere now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Sheboygan North, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Everything went De Pere's way against Sheboygan North in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as De Pere made off with a 13-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Redbirds since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.