Port Edwards had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-9 to make it six. They lost 16-4 to the Tri-County Penguins. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blackhawks have suffered against the Penguins since May 9, 2019.
As for Tri-County, the win got them back to even at 5-5. That looming 16-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Tri-County's part, Paitton Rothermel made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Those ten strikeouts gave Rothermel a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Goman, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Addyson Rettler was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Port Edwards and Tri-County will both be playing Nekoosa the next time they take the field. The Blackhawks will head out to face the Papermakers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Penguins will head out to face them at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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