Oshkosh North is 9-1 against Appleton North since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Oshkosh North Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Appleton North Lightning at 4:30 p.m. Oshkosh North will be strutting in after a win while Appleton North will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Friday, Oshkosh North beat Appleton East 5-2.
Brooke Peters spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Hanson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Emma Niemczyk was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base.
Appleton North lost 11-3 to Freedom on Saturday.
Oshkosh North is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Appleton North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Oshkosh North was able to grind out a solid victory over Appleton North when the teams last played back in April, winning 9-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Oshkosh North since the squad 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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