Nine must be Appleton North's lucky number: they beat Menomonee Falls with that score not once but twice on Saturday. The Lightning beat the Phoenix by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 9-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-4 on Saturday.
The win made it two in a row for Appleton North and bumps their season record up to 12-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for Menomonee Falls, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 15-11.
Looking ahead, Appleton North will challenge Green Bay Preble at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Lightning's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Menomonee Falls, they will take on Muskego at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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