Ripon won against Nekoosa on Tuesday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Tigers beat the Papermakers by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 6-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-3 on Tuesday.
Jackson Gabrielski looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Ripon is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 4-9 otherwise.
Braden Dudzinski
| 05/07/26 vs Nekoosa | 3 |
| 05/04/26 vs St. Mary's Springs | 2 |
| 04/21/26 @ Mauston | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Waupun | 2 |
| 05/05/26 @ Nekoosa | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Braden Dudzinski, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Adam Mashock was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Ripon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Ripon's record is now 6-10. As for Nekoosa, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Coming up, Ripon will face off against West Bend West at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Nekoosa, they will be playing at home against Pittsville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Papermakers surely won't give up without a fight.
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