Baraboo had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-14 to make it 15. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Portage Warriors. That's two games in a row now that the Thunderbirds have lost by exactly five runs.
As for Portage, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games.
For Portage's part, the team relied heavily on Eliana Considine, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most RBI Considine has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Matilynn Holtan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baraboo will host Milton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Red Hawks have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Portage, they will welcome Edgewood at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crusaders have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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