Westby hadn't done well against Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Norse came out on top against the Red Hawks by a score of 7-4. The game was the first time the Norse have beaten the Red Hawks on their field since April 27, 2023.
Ava Berg made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tatum Theige, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Haidyn Thurin, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Westby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
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| 04/16/26 - Away | 7-4 W |
| 04/13/26 - Home | 5-8 L |
| 04/24/25 - Away | 4-10 L |
| 04/24/25 - Away | 5-12 L |
| 05/10/24 - Away | 1-11 L |
| + 5 more games |
Westby's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Westby will square off against Aquinas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau, they will challenge Onalaska at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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