Sauk Prairie extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-16 in the process. They lost 13-2 to the Stoughton Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-0 back in April.
As for Stoughton, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-15. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Stoughton's part, Madelyn Barsness made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Barsness has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Emily Matheny was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Savannah Fosdal also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Sauk Prairie will face off against La Crosse Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Stoughton, they will challenge Reedsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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