Kettle Moraine Lutheran entered their match against Ripon on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Kettle Moraine Lutheran Chargers fell just short of the Ripon Tigers by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kettle Moraine Lutheran of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Ripon's part, Addisyn Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits.
On the hitting side, Jocelyn Baker was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, a double, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryn Carlson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Kettle Moraine Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4-1. As for Ripon, their win bumped their record up to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kettle Moraine Lutheran will take on Campbellsport at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Kettle Moraine Lutheran has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Ripon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Xavier at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Ripon is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
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