The Menomonee Falls Phoenix will head out on the road to challenge the West Bend West Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Menomonee Falls and Divine Savior Holy Angels had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Phoenix came out on top against Divine Savior Holy Angels by a score of 4-1 on Thursday. The Phoenix haven't had any issues with Divine Savior Holy Angels recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Ally Bichler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits.
On the hitting side, Elise Warnock and Alex Selear did most of the damage at the plate: Warnock went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Selear went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that Warnock has hit this season.
Meanwhile, West Bend West got themselves on the board against Sun Prairie West on Friday, but Sun Prairie West never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Wolves.
West Bend West let Layla Reichenberger and Stella Ovalle run wild. Reichenberger went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Ovalle went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI Ovalle has posted over her last six games. Another player making a difference was Norah Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
West Bend West kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in four consecutive matchups.
Menomonee Falls' record now sits at 8-14. As for West Bend West, their record is now 8-13.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Menomonee Falls hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like West Bend West struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Menomonee Falls came out on top in a nail-biter against West Bend West in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, sneaking past 6-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Phoenix since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
