Appleton West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Ashwaubenon Jaguars by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Appleton West of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Ashwaubenon's part, Hunter Heinemeyer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Heinemeyer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Heinemeyer was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Heinemeyer wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ian Aoki, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Appleton West's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Ashwaubenon, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-10.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Fond du Lac the next time they take the field. Ashwaubenon will host Fond du Lac at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Appleton West will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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