Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Stevens Point is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Red Raiders will host the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 3.8, Stevens Point 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Wausau West on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 2-1. The game marked the Red Raiders' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Neilitz, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Stevens Point won against Wausau West on Tuesday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Panthers beat Marshfield by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 6-1. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Reanna Canfield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jordan Roth, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Morgan Groshek was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Stevens Point hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marshfield struck out seven times.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Stevens Point, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .378. However, it's not like Stevens Point struggles in that department as they've averaged .371. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln skirted past Stevens Point 6-5 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Do the Red Raiders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
