Xavier hadn't done well against New London recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Hawks walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Bulldogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-4 back in April.
Morgan Staszak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Kalia Stammer
| 05/07/26 @ New London | 4 |
| 05/02/26 @ Little Chute | 3 |
| 05/08/25 vs Menasha | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Seymour | 3 |
| 04/25/26 @ Mayville | 2 |
On the hitting side, Kalia Stammer was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Elsa Dvoracek, who went 1-for-3 with two runs.
Xavier was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New London only posted a batting average of .148.
The win made it two in a row for Xavier and bumps their season record up to 5-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for New London, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Xavier will be playing at home against St. Mary Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for New London, they will venture away from home to take on Winneconne at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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