Nekoosa is 1-9 against Wisconsin Dells since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Papermakers will be playing at home against the Chiefs at 5:00 p.m. Nekoosa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Nekoosa had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 20-run drubbing they dealt Mauston on Monday. The Papermakers blew past the Golden Eagles 21-1. The victory continues a trend for the Papermakers in their matchups with the Golden Eagles: they've now won nine in a row.
Bristal Brock made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Sofia Gaupp was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Garza, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Nekoosa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Wisconsin Dells' offense. They came up short against Portage on Saturday, falling 12-0. The loss continues a trend for the Chiefs in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost five in a row.
Nekoosa's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Wisconsin Dells, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Nekoosa might still be hurting after the 15-3 loss they got from Wisconsin Dells in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Papermakers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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