Turner had won six straight on the road, but on Thursday they bumped their record up to 11-2 to make it seven. They had just enough and edged out the Brodhead Cardinals 4-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 back in April.
Olyvia Piranio was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 11 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Cacee Carl
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In other batting news, Cacee Carl was excellent, going 3-for-5 with one run and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Emma Bue was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base and two RBI.
As for Brodhead, the defeat snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 9-3 record. Cardinals fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against Turner since on Thursday.
On Brodhead's side, Ava Risum spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Leah Rear was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Turner and Brodhead should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Wisconsin Rankings. The Trojans will take on Lake Mills at 5:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (32 vs. 194). Meanwhile, Brodhead (ranked 40th) will meet East Troy (ranked 272nd) at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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