If Reedsburg was riding high off their 13-2 takedown of Baraboo last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Reedsburg Beavers fell victim to a rough 14-7 loss at the hands of the Stoughton Vikings on Thursday. Reedsburg was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Stoughton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Elizabeth Haag made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Gretchen Rockweiler, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Stoughton's side, Camille Buell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. Buell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Reese Koepke and Chloe Buell did most of the damage at the plate: Koepke went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Buell went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Koepke is crushing it when it comes to hits: she's hit at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Madyson Verville was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Reedsburg has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Stoughton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Reedsburg will take on Portage at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Reedsburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Stoughton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against McFarland at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Stoughton is facing McFarland at the right time seeing as McFarland is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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