Waukesha South hasn't had much luck against Oconomowoc recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Blackshirts will welcome the Raccoons at 4:30 p.m. Waukesha South has given up an average of 14.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Waukesha South is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Monday. They came up short against Arrowhead, falling 19-1.
Alyson Staley was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Oconomowoc, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Waukesha West on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raccoons have posted since May 5th.
Kelsey Yambor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Macy Brazelton, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last ten matches.
Oconomowoc has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Waukesha South, their loss dropped their record down to 5-18.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Waukesha South hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Oconomowoc struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Waukesha South might still be hurting after the 20-2 defeat they got from Oconomowoc in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Blackshirts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
