Sauk Prairie extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 22 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-21 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Baraboo Thunderbirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Thunderbirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-7 back in April.
Lexi Cegielski made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Thea Harpold was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Baraboo, the victory got them back to even at 9-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Sauk Prairie since March 28, 2019.
On Baraboo's side, Taytum Poker made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off 11 hits. Poker has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Zeva Valley and Stella Cognac did most of the damage at the plate: Valley went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs, while Cognac went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave Cognac a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Liana Klemm, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Sauk Prairie and Baraboo could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Wisconsin Rankings. The Eagles will face off against Dodgeville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (352 vs. 47). Meanwhile, Baraboo (ranked 217th) will meet Beaver Dam (ranked 73rd) at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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