Port Washington extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-3 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Homestead Highlanders. The Pirates were not able to make up for their loss to the Highlanders from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Port Washington saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Savanna Miller, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Homestead's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 9, 2024.
On Homestead's side, they let Emmy Sehnert and Lizzy Willis run wild. Sehnert went 2-for-4 with one home run, while Willis went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Sehnert has launched this season. Claire Gilbertson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Port Washington will venture away from home to square off against Grafton at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Black Hawks have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Homestead, they are taking a road trip to face off against Oconomowoc at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raccoons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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