Elkhorn typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Sun Prairie East proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Elks.
Allison Giese
| 05/13/25 @ Elkhorn | 14 |
| 05/12/25 vs Muskego | 14 |
| 05/08/25 @ Vel Phillips Memorial | 12 |
| 05/06/25 vs Madison West | 13 |
| 05/03/25 vs Tomah | 14 |
| + 7 more games |
Allison Giese spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cassie Coffey, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emma Norton, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Sun Prairie East hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elkhorn struck out 14 times.
Sun Prairie East's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-6-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Elkhorn, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-8.
Looking ahead, Sun Prairie East will take on Green Bay Preble at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something the Cardinals surely won't give up without a fight. Elkhorn has already played their next match (against Sun Prairie), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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