Bluejays
| 05/05/25 @ Markesan | 6-5 |
| 04/29/25 @ Parkview | 19-0 |
| 04/24/25 @ Williams Bay | 10-0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Palmyra-Eagle | 6-3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Palmyra-Eagle | 20-1 |
| + 2 more games |
Johnson Creek came tearing into Monday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Markesan Hornets. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bluejays have posted since April 5th.
Tori Buglass made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lainey Benz, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Libby Burbach was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run and one double.
Johnson Creek 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 in three consecutive games.
Johnson Creek pushed their record up to 13-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Markesan, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnson Creek will take on Williams Bay at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Markesan, they will head out to take on Pardeeville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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