Algoma had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-4 to make it four. They lost 7-0 to the Kewaunee Storm. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Wolves were not able to get on the board.
As for Kewaunee, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5. Considering they have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Kewaunee's part, Breanna Riha made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over seven innings pitched. Riha has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vivian Bootz, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 14 contests. Another player making a difference was Summer Walechka, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Coming up, Algoma will challenge Oconto at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kewaunee, they are taking a road trip to face off against Southern Door at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Storm's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season.
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