Merrill hasn't had much luck against Stevens Point recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bluejays will head out on the road to challenge the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Merrill has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Merrill managed to slip by Medford the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bluejays came up short against the Raiders on Monday, falling 11-1. The Bluejays' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Stevens Point made sure to put some runs up on the board against Menasha on Monday. The Panthers blew past the Bluejays 14-1. The contest marked the Panthers' most dominant win of the season so far.
The team relied heavily on Aubree Itzen, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base was her first of the season. Kaitlyn Klismith was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Itzen wasn't the only one making solid contact: Stevens Point kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The Panthers are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Stevens Point's record now sits at 4-2. As for Merrill, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
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