Nicolet extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 29 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 19-1 to the Whitefish Bay Blue Dukes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Nicolet saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maria Kelly, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That run was Kelly's first of the season.
As for Whitefish Bay, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-7 record this season. The game marked their most dominant victory of the season so far.
On Whitefish Bay's side, Kyla Sullivan made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave Sullivan a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kate Harrison was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abby Fay, who went 1-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Nicolet is set to square off against their familiar foe Homestead at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Whitefish Bay will face off against rival West Bend West at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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