Marquette University extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 11-13 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wauwatosa West Trojans. Hilltoppers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Trojans since on Tuesday.
Wauwatosa West's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 29, 2024.
For Wauwatosa West's part, Ben Janowski tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Janowski a new career-high.
At the plate, Devin Townsend was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Williams, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Marquette University will take on Greendale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wauwatosa West will be paying especially close attention to the Hilltoppers' matchup: after the Hilltoppers face off against the Panthers, they'll take on Wauwatosa West again at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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