After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Iola-Scandinavia, Nekoosa was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Athens Bluejays an 11-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Papermakers considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Jackie Beadell was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Raegen Wilhorn looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Sofia Gaupp
| 04/14/25 vs Athens | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Pittsville | 2 |
| 05/16/24 vs Neillsville/Granton | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Mauston | 2 |
| 05/13/24 vs Wisconsin Dells | 1 |
Back at the plate, Sofia Gaupp was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Boerboom, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
The win got Nekoosa back to even at 2-2. As for Athens, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nekoosa will welcome Mauston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Papermakers are facing the Golden Eagles at the right time seeing as the Golden Eagles are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Athens, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Rib Lake at 4:45 p.m.
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