Poynette had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Columbus on Thursday. The Pumas' pitcher stepped up to hand the Cardinals an 11-0 shutout. Considering the Pumas have won five games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Pip Lapacek
| 05/07/26 vs Columbus | 11 |
| 05/05/26 @ Lodi | 8 |
| 05/04/26 vs Waupun | 5 |
| 04/30/26 @ Waupun | 7 |
| 04/28/26 vs Lakeside Lutheran | 16 |
| + 10 more games |
The result came thanks to Pip Lapacek's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Livi Mclean, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Mya Conner was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Poynette's record now sits at 12-4. As for Columbus, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Poynette has already played their next contest, a 15-0 win against Westfield Area on the 8th. As for Columbus, they will take on Waupun at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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