St. Francis is 0-4 against Milwaukee Reagan since April of 2019 but things could change on Saturday. The Mariners will be playing in front of their home fans against the Huskies at 11:00 a.m. St. Francis has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
St. Francis is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Thursday. They lost 16-0 to Luther Prep.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee Reagan had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They never let the Hawks get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Huskies, who have now won seven matchups by 15 runs or more so far this season.
Larissa Michalak made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Zaida Nelson was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Bri Byrd was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Milwaukee Reagan hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in nine consecutive contests.
Milwaukee Reagan's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for St. Francis, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
St. Francis came up short against Milwaukee Reagan in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 12-9. Will the Mariners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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