Port Washington came into Tuesday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the West Bend East Suns on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Port Washington, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sierra Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hope Gilhooly, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Port Washington's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-16. As for West Bend East, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
Port Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for West Bend East, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Grafton at 4:30 p.m.
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