Pewaukee hasn't had much luck against New Berlin West recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Pirates will square off against the Vikings at 4:30 p.m. Pewaukee has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pewaukee lost 14-4 to Wisconsin Lutheran on Thursday. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Harper Gould was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between New Berlin West and Greendale, and Greendale kept the tradition alive. The Vikings took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost three in a row.
Gillian Konrath was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Konrath was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Morgan Kopischke made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Serena Klein also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Pewaukee's record now sits at 6-3. As for New Berlin West, their record is now 1-6.
New Berlin West's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pewaukee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. It's a different story for New Berlin West, though, as they've only averaged .332. Will they be able to contain Pewaukee's hitters?
Pewaukee skirted past New Berlin West 6-5 in their previous matchup last Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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