Amherst extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-4 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by just one run.
Sam Nooyen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Weyauwega-Fremont's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 10, 2024.
On Weyauwega-Fremont's side, Olivia Witkowski made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave Witkowski a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Pantzlaff, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Sydney Folk also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Coincidentally, Amherst and Weyauwega-Fremont will both be playing Wittenberg-Birnamwood the next time they take the field. The Falcons will host the Chargers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Warhawks will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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