Appleton North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the New London Bulldogs by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Appleton North of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For New London's part, Kenna Mix was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Mix has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mix was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Scarlett Rathje, who went 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Jensen Mix, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Appleton North's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for New London, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season.
Appleton North didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-4 victory vs. Winneconne on the 4th. New London has also already played their next match, a 5-4 win against Freedom on the 4th.
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