The Wausau East Lumberjacks will head out on the road to challenge the Antigo Red Robins at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wausau East is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Marathon hit Wausau East with a five-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lumberjacks came up short against the Red Raiders, falling 8-1.
Meanwhile, Antigo got themselves on the board against Tomahawk on Thursday, but Tomahawk never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Hatchets with a sharp 8-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Red Robins, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
The result came thanks to Bethany Lewis's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sydnie Heinzen was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season. Breleigh Akright was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Antigo hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tomahawk struck out 12 times.
The victory got Antigo back to even at 4-4. As for Wausau East, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
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