The Rhinelander Hodags will square off against the Tomahawk Hatchets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rhinelander's hitters haven't had much luck over their past four matches, but Thursday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rhinelander lost 20-2 to Medford on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Tomahawk can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Northland Pines with a sharp 13-2 win. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Hatchets this season.
Camryn Kraklow looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Anita Ziert was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those RBI were her first of the season. Ellie Micke was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and two RBI.
Tomahawk hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive games.
Rhinelander's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Tomahawk, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-6.
Rhinelander suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Tomahawk when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Hodags avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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