Fort Atkinson extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-8 in the process. They came up short against the Janesville Craig Cougars, falling 19-5. If the Blackhawks were looking for revenge after losing 11-0 to the Cougars when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Olivia Rue was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double. Kinley Wargolet also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Janesville Craig, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Janesville Craig's side, Brynn Sikich was a standout: she went 3-for-6 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave Sikich a new career-high. Abbie Claas was another key player, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs and one triple.
Fort Atkinson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-1 defeat against Watertown on the 29th. As for Janesville Craig, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-0 loss against Sun Prairie East on the 29th.
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