Chequamegon had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Newman Fighting Cardinals 2-1. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Chequamegon has scored all season.
For Newman's part, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Shields, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Chequamegon pushed their record up to 7-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Newman, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Chequamegon will be playing at home against Athens at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Athens will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Chequamegon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newman, they will head out on the road to face off against Assumption at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Assumption will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Newman surely won't give up without a fight.
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