Little Chute had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-17 to make it five. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-0 to the Oconto Falls Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 7, 2019, but that streak is no more.
As for Oconto Falls, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-11. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Oconto Falls' part, Randi Metzler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Metzler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Izzy Otto was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Josie Holtz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Coincidentally, Little Chute and Oconto Falls will both be playing Wrightstown the next time they take the field. The Mustangs will host the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Panthers will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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