The Pewaukee Pirates will challenge the Grafton Black Hawks on Thursday. Pewaukee's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Grafton's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Pewaukee is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Pius XI Catholic with a sharp 17-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Eight must be Grafton's lucky number: they beat New Berlin West with that score not once but twice on Tuesday. The Black Hawks beat the Vikings by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 8-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Black Hawks.
Khiah King spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits.
On the hitting side, Addi Haessly was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Grace Zvara was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
The win got Grafton back to even at 11-11. As for Pewaukee, their victory bumped their record up to 17-9.
Pewaukee beat Grafton 9-5 in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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