After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Waterloo, Wisconsin Heights was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They never let the Belleville Wildcats get on the board and left with a 4-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Vanguards in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won seven in a row.
Izzy Sutherland was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over 6.1 innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, earning three RBI and one run. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haley Wipperfurth, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Vanguards
| 04/17/25 vs Belleville | 4-0 |
| 04/10/25 vs Cambridge | 7-5 |
| 04/05/25 vs Potosi/Cassville | 13-11 |
| 05/16/24 vs Parkview | 6-4 |
Wisconsin Heights' win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-4. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.5 runs across that stretch. As for Belleville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Wisconsin Heights will take on Sauk Prairie at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Vanguards are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Belleville, they will challenge Marshall at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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