Merrill extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 6-11 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln Red Raiders. If the Bluejays were looking for revenge after losing 5-4 to the Red Raiders when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
For Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln's part, Baylee Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. Williams has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kristin Radtke, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that Radtke has hit this season.
Merrill and Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Wisconsin Rankings. The Bluejays (ranked 130th) will meet Wausau East (ranked 267th) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln will face off against Holmen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (27 vs. 232).
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