While Homestead's victory against Port Washington wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Highlanders won by a run and slipped past the Pirates 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Highlanders have posted since April 9, 2024.
Emmy Sehnert and Lizzy Willis did most of the damage at the plate: Sehnert went 2-for-4 with one home run, while Willis went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Sehnert has launched this season. Claire Gilbertson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Homestead lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
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| 04/22/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 05/08/24 - Home | 12-4 W |
| 04/16/24 - Away | 7-8 L |
| 05/12/23 - Away | 10-8 W |
| 05/08/23 - Away | 10-8 W |
| + 5 more games |
Homestead's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Port Washington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Homestead will square off against Oconomowoc at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Raccoons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Port Washington, they will take on Grafton at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Black Hawks have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.
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