It was a good run, but Oshkosh North unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Oshkosh West Wildcats by a score of 5-4. Oshkosh North has struggled against Oshkosh West recently, as their match on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Brooke Peters was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out eight batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Niemczyk was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and an RBI. Lauren Geer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Oshkosh North's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Oshkosh West, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Oshkosh North will be playing in front of their home fans against Kimberly at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oshkosh West, they will head out on the road to take on Appleton North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Appleton North is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Oshkosh West will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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