New Berlin West extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They lost 13-0 to Wisconsin Lutheran. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Wisconsin Lutheran this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 two weeks ago.
As for Wisconsin Lutheran, their win bumped their record up to 10-1. Considering they have won nine matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Wisconsin Lutheran's part, Sydney Vitangcol was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Vitangcol has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Wisconsin Lutheran let Zhana Guenther and Reese Grudzielanek run wild. Guenther went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Grudzielanek went 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave Grudzielanek a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Haag, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. New Berlin West is set to square off against their familiar foe Greendale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Lutheran will take on rival Pewaukee at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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