Badger hadn't done well against Wilmot recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Badgers put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 10-2 win. While the Badgers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Miah Butinas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Lilly Butinas was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Claire Polyock was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Badger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 10.8.
Badgers
| 04/25/25 vs Wilmot | 10-2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Janesville Craig | 12-5 |
| 04/17/25 vs Beloit Memorial | 9-8 |
| 04/08/25 vs Burlington | 6-5 |
Badger's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Wilmot, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Coming up, Badger will face off against Monroe at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cheesemakers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Badgers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wilmot, they will host Beloit Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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