New Berlin West was the 25-15 winner over Pewaukee when they last played one another two weeks ago, but their luck changed this time around. The New Berlin West Vikings fell just short of the Pewaukee Pirates by a score of 3-2 on Monday.
New Berlin West saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gillian Konrath, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
On Pewaukee's side, Sam Brewster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Brewster has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mya Bloedow, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Estella Levas was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
New Berlin West has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Pewaukee, their victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Berlin West will square off against New Berlin Eisenhower at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pewaukee, they will head out on the road to challenge Pius XI Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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