Waupaca hasn't had much luck against Fox Valley Lutheran recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Comets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Foxes at 4:30 p.m. Waupaca has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Waupaca is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Saturday. They fell 11-6 to Lakeland.
Meanwhile, Fox Valley Lutheran put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over Marinette. The Foxes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Paige Leavitt and Madison Babcock made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Leavitt tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Babcock pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Leavitt went 2-for-3 with two RBI, while Babcock went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Babcock has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Fischer, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Brianna Dahlke was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Fox Valley Lutheran kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Fox Valley Lutheran pushed their record up to 14-0 with the victory, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average this season. As for Waupaca, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
Waupaca might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Fox Valley Lutheran in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Comets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
