The South Milwaukee Rockets will head out to square off against the New Berlin West Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Milwaukee is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
South Milwaukee had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Greenfield on Monday. The Rockets were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over the Hustlin' Hawks. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 13 runs or more this season.
Lindsey Stapleton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Stapleton was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Audrey Caruso was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Elmore, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
South Milwaukee was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for New Berlin West's offense. They lost 15-0 to New Berlin Eisenhower on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost five in a row.
New Berlin West's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for South Milwaukee, their record is now 5-0.
New Berlin West's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: South Milwaukee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .569. It's a different story for New Berlin West, though, as they've only averaged .314. Will they be able to contain South Milwaukee's hitters?
South Milwaukee took their win against New Berlin West when the teams last played back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 11-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rockets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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