Oconto Falls entered their tilt with Wrightstown with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They had just enough and edged the Wrightstown Tigers out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Oconto Falls, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Miranda Metzler was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Metzler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings every time she's pitched this season. Metzler was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kyndra Staidl was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Katelyn Kurek was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Oconto Falls pushed their record up to 5-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Wrightstown, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Oconto Falls will head out on the road to face off against Freedom at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Freedom's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Oconto Falls' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wrightstown, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fox Valley Lutheran at 4:00 p.m.
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