It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Elkhorn ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Janesville Parker Vikings. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Elks have posted since April 29, 2024.
Veronica Siegler
| 04/16/25 vs Janesville Parker | 11 |
| 04/14/25 vs Waterford | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Waunakee | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Milton | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Westosha Central | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Veronica Siegler spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.7 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Marlee Wester was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. Kendall Kresen was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Elkhorn, bringing their record up to 7-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Janesville Parker, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Coming up, Elkhorn will take on Waterford at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.25 runs per game on average), something the Elks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Janesville Parker, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Madison West at 4:30 p.m.
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