Sparta is 0-10 against La Crosse Central since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Spartans are taking a road trip to take on the Riverhawks at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Sparta is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 12-2 to Tomah. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Spartans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Onalaska hit La Crosse Central with a five-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Riverhawks came up short against the Hilltoppers, falling 9-0. The Riverhawks' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Carmen Peterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and eight unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
La Crosse Central's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Sparta, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Sparta might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from La Crosse Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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