After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Waukesha West, Port Washington was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 15-4 margin over the Manitowoc Lincoln Ships. That's more bragging rights for Port Washington, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sierra Miller made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hope Gilhooly, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Cadence Krueger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Manitowoc Lincoln's side, Taylor Peterson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Port Washington's victory bumped their record up to 5-6-1. As for Manitowoc Lincoln, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Port Washington will head out on the road to challenge Fond du Lac at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Fond du Lac's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Port Washington has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for Manitowoc Lincoln, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Waukesha West at 12:00 p.m.
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