Port Washington barely beat West Bend East the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Pirates put the hurt on the Suns with a sharp 11-5 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Pirates have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Libby Bates was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hope Gilhooly, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Paige Scheunemann was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
Pirates
| 04/29/25 @ West Bend East | 19 |
| 04/28/25 vs Cedarburg | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Kewaskum | 4 |
| 04/26/25 vs Manitowoc Lincoln | 17 |
| 04/25/25 vs Wauwatosa East | 13 |
| + 19 more games |
Port Washington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Port Washington moved to 8-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for West Bend East, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Port Washington will head out to square off against Slinger at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Bend East, they will venture away from home to face off against Kettle Moraine Lutheran at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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