The Gillett Tigers will face off against the Crivitz Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Gillett has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gillett is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 16 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Coleman on Thursday. They lost 15-2 to the Cougars. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Cougars: they've now lost nine in a row.
Meanwhile, Crivitz waltzed into their game on Thursday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Badgers a 6-0 shutout. The Wolverines might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Taryn Tracy's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Izzy Wesoloski was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Marli Meyers, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Crivitz kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 14-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Crivitz's victory bumped their record up to 15-3. As for Gillett, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Gillett suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Crivitz when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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