Necedah barely beat Hillsboro the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Cardinals blew past the Tigers 21-12 on Monday. That nine run margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.
Addisyn Schumer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and eight unearned) runs off 13 hits. Schumer was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
| 05/12/25 @ Hillsboro | 4 |
| 04/22/25 vs Wonewoc-Center | 3 |
| 04/29/24 @ Bangor | 3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Cashton | 2 |
| 05/13/24 @ New Lisbon | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Kiesling, who went 4-for-5 with seven RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Hannah Hunkins was another key player, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and one double.
Necedah always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .617. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Necedah and bumps their season record up to 6-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Hillsboro, their loss ended an 18-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Necedah will welcome Pittsville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Hillsboro, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bangor at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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