After a string of three wins, Neillsville/Granton's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Gilman Pirates by a score of 16-15. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Neillsville/Granton of the 10-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2018.
Neillsville/Granton got a massive performance out of Keltie Schoen, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. Schoen continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Shylah Walk, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.
Neillsville/Granton's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Gilman, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neillsville/Granton will take on Colby at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neillsville/Granton knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Colby likes a good challenge. As for Gilman, they will be playing at home against Owen-Withee at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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