Ashwaubenon waltzed into their contest on Monday with 17 straight wins... but they left with 18. They never let the Sheboygan South Redwings onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Ashwaubenon might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Jocelyn Wirth and Grace Aichele made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Wirth pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Aichele struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Wirth scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Aichele scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sophia Zabel and Elly Kirst did most of the damage at the plate: Zabel scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Kirst scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Peyton Crutcher was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Ashwaubenon's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-1. As for Sheboygan South, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-17.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashwaubenon's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on De Pere at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Ashwaubenon: 1.8, De Pere: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Sheboygan South, they will be playing at home against Chilton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chilton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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