Sparta extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 20 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They lost 8-0 to the Onalaska Hilltoppers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hilltoppers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in April.
As for Onalaska, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games.
For Onalaska's part, Sydney Kraus 2028 made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Kraus 2028 has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MJ Heit 2028, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Qita Olson 2025, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sparta will take on Mauston at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Onalaska, they will challenge Tomah at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Timberwolves' pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so the Hilltoppers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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