For the second straight game, Nekoosa will face off against Ripon. The Papermakers will head out to challenge the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nekoosa has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 10.
On Tuesday, Nekoosa came up short against Ripon and fell 6-3.
For Ripon's part, Shay Otto was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Adam Mashock was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Ripon's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Nekoosa, their loss dropped their record down to 1-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Nekoosa has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Ripon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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