Softball Game Preview: Manitowoc Lincoln Ships vs. Sheboygan North Golden Raiders

The Manitowoc Lincoln Ships will head out on the road to face off against the Sheboygan North Golden Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Manitowoc Lincoln is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.

Manitowoc Lincoln was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Green Bay Southwest on Tuesday. The Ships blew past the Fighting Trojans 20-1. Surprisingly, this marked the Ships' sixth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.

Avah Tome

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/29/25 @ Green Bay Southwest	2
04/03/25 vs Sheboygan North	1
03/27/25 @ Fond du Lac	1
05/09/24 @ Green Bay Southwest	1

Avah Tome was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Jordin Popp was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since April 3rd. The team also got some help courtesy of Malia Mulheron, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Manitowoc Lincoln kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Sheboygan North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 16-0 to Bay Port.

Manitowoc Lincoln's record now sits at 6-8. As for Sheboygan North, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.

Manitowoc Lincoln took their victory against Sheboygan North when the teams last played on April 3rd by a conclusive 17-7 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Ships since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.