Wrightstown is still looking for their season's first win. They fell just short of the Oconto Falls Panthers by a score of 5-4 on Friday. One positive for Wrightstown, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Oconto Falls' part, Miranda Metzler made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Metzler has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season. Metzler was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyndra Staidl, who went 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Katelyn Kurek was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Wrightstown's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Oconto Falls, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-5.
Wrightstown will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fox Valley Lutheran at 4:00 p.m. Fox Valley Lutheran's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Wrightstown's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oconto Falls, they will head out on the road to face off against Freedom at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Freedom is coming into the match with four straight wins at home, so Oconto Falls will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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