In what's become a running theme this season, Ashwaubenon gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Green Bay Preble Hornets a 15-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Ashwaubenon, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Eason Hurd was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Hurd has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hurd was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hunter Heinemeyer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Zak Bellile was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Ashwaubenon's win bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Green Bay Preble, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13.
Ashwaubenon will be playing in front of their home fans against Green Bay Southwest at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ashwaubenon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Green Bay Southwest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Green Bay Preble, they will head out on the road to take on Sheboygan South at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Green Bay Preble is facing Sheboygan South at the right time seeing as Sheboygan South is stuck on a 15-game losing streak.
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