Lancaster was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cuba City Cubans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lancaster of the 5-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Maddy Hill was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Hill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hill was also big at the plate, scoring a run.
Hill wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Amelia Johnsen, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Lancaster's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Cuba City, their victory was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2.
Lancaster will take on Highland at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Highland will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lancaster surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cuba City, they will head out on the road to face off against Boscobel at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Cuba City's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Boscobel's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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