Pulaski scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Sheboygan South Redwings a 20-0 shutout. Considering Pulaski has won ten matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Luebke made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Luebke has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Luebke was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Cassandra Benberg was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Olympia Simons, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
The win was the third in a row for Pulaski, bringing their record for this year to 12-4. As for Sheboygan South, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pulaski will square off against Bay Port at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Pulaski will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Sheboygan South, they will head out on the road to take on Racine Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Racine Lutheran is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so Sheboygan South will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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