Appleton West hasn't had much luck against Fond du Lac recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Terrors will take on the Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. Appleton West has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Appleton West lost 11-1 to Wrightstown on Monday.
Meanwhile, Fond du Lac came into Monday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Oshkosh North on Monday. Considering the Cardinals have won nine games by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Susan Vokes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Vokes was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lillian Birschbach, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last ten contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenna Shulits, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one double.
Fond du Lac always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oshkosh North only posted an OBP of .300.
Fond du Lac's record now sits at 14-11. As for Appleton West, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-15.
Appleton West might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Fond du Lac in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Terrors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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