Milton had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-5 to make it four. They fell just short of the Watertown Goslings by a score of 7-6. The Red Hawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Goslings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Watertown, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
For Watertown's part, Cali Craig made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Craig has been consistent: 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, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Breanna Meracle was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Peplinski, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Milton will challenge rival Monona Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Watertown is set to square off against their familiar foe Beaver Dam at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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