The Fall Creek Crickets are taking a road trip to take on the Medford Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fall Creek has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fall Creek fell victim to Baldwin-Woodville and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 13-0 to the Blackhawks. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Crickets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Medford faced Mosinee in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Raiders walked away with a 5-1 victory over the Indians. The game was the first time the Raiders have beaten the Indians on their field since April 25, 2023.
Rylee Hraby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Medford saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zayleah Leonhardt, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Finley Arndt was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Medford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Medford's record is now 21-1. As for Fall Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
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