Falls City had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it eight. They lost 9-0 to the Wilber-Clatonia Wolverines. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 18-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
As for Wilber-Clatonia, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. That nine run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Wilber-Clatonia's part, Kariss Rosenthal was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rosenthal has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Korrina Paulsen looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in September of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Peyton Mischnick, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Watson, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Coincidentally, Falls City and Wilber-Clatonia will both be playing Auburn the next time they take the field. The Wolverines will head out to face the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Tigers will play them later in the day, at 7:30 p.m.
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