For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last seven times Beaver Dam and Baraboo have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Tuesday. The Golden Beavers walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Thunderbirds. The win continues a trend for the Golden Beavers in their matchups with the Thunderbirds: they've now won three in a row.
Emma Julka
| 05/12/26 vs Baraboo | 8 |
| 05/09/26 vs Adams-Friendship | 1 |
| 05/09/26 vs Oconomowoc | 3 |
| 05/05/26 @ Milton | 0 |
| 05/04/26 vs Kaukauna | 6 |
| + 10 more games |
Emma Julka was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kendall Fakes, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Joelee Drzonek was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Beaver Dam's record is now 15-6. As for Baraboo, their defeat was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Beaver Dam will venture away from home to face off against Pewaukee at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Golden Beavers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Baraboo, they will head out on the road to take on Portage at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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