
Papermakers
05/09/25 vs Port Edwards | 26 |
04/08/25 @ Pittsville | 25 |
04/15/25 vs Mauston | 15 |
04/14/25 vs Athens | 11 |
05/06/25 vs Westfield Area | 9 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Nekoosa). They were the clear victors by a 26-6 margin over the Port Edwards Blackhawks on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Papermakers needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Bristal Brock made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brock was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and three RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nekoosa got a massive performance out of Montana Rowe, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, five RBI, and one double. That's the most hits Rowe has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Boerboom, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Nekoosa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .824. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Nekoosa back to even at 6-6. As for Port Edwards, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-10.
Coming up, Nekoosa will square off against Tri-County at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Papermakers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Penguins have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Port Edwards, they will take on Wild Rose at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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