The Oshkosh West Wildcats will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Wautoma Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Oshkosh West is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They lost 10-0 to Waupun on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Wautoma came up short against Omro on Tuesday and fell 9-4.
Carson Rose was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Rose was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Oshkosh West skirted past Wautoma 1-0 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Hornets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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