Tri-County won the last time they faced Port Edwards and things went their way on Thursday too. The Penguins put the hurt on the Blackhawks with a sharp 16-4 victory. The Penguins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 11 runs or more this season.
Paitton Rothermel made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Those ten strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
Kaylee Goman
| 05/08/25 @ Port Edwards | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Port Edwards | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Rosholt | 1 |
| 05/16/24 vs Marion | 1 |
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In other batting news, Kaylee Goman was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Addyson Rettler was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Tri-County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win made it two in a row for Tri-County and bumps their season record up to 5-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Port Edwards, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, Tri-County and Port Edwards will both be playing Nekoosa the next time they take the field. The Blackhawks will head out to face the Papermakers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Penguins will head out to face them at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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