Merrill hasn't had much luck against Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Bluejays will welcome the Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Merrill has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Merrill is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to Stevens Point.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln and Marshfield, and Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln kept the tradition alive. The Red Raiders came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 9-6 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Red Raiders in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
Gabby Neilitz was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (two). Annabelle Ross was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two runs.
Neilitz wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Merrill, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
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