Watertown is 8-1 against Fort Atkinson since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Goslings will head out on the road to challenge the Blackhawks at 5:00 p.m. Watertown's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Fort Atkinson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Watertown is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Wisconsin's top teams: Middleton, who was ranked fifth at the time (Watertown was ranked 24th). The Goslings took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals on Monday. The Goslings' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Cali Craig
| 04/28/25 vs Middleton | 6 |
| 04/25/25 vs Beaver Dam | 6 |
| 04/24/25 vs Milton | 7 |
Cali Craig was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, Breanna Meracle was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Cassidy Peplinski was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Fort Atkinson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 19-5 to Janesville Craig.
Fort Atkinson's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Watertown, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
Watertown took their win against Fort Atkinson when the teams last played on April 8th by a conclusive 13-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Goslings since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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