For the second straight game, Winlock will face off against Onalaska. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Loggers at 4:00 p.m. Winlock has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Winlock's offense. They lost 13-0 to Onalaska on Wednesday. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Cardinals' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Onalaska's part, Maddox Mckinley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Mckinley also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Onalaska is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Mckinley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Desean Stewart was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. He has become a key player for Onalaska: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 2-5 otherwise. Broden Vickers was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Onalaska kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 8.8.
Onalaska's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Winlock, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
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