Oshkosh North had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Appleton West on Thursday. The Spartans never let the Terrors get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The Spartans not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 30, 2024.
Kara Cummings
| 04/10/25 vs Appleton West | 8 |
| 04/03/25 vs Menasha | 1 |
| 05/17/24 vs West Bend East | 2 |
| 05/14/24 vs Kimberly | 2 |
| 05/09/24 vs Fond du Lac | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Kara Cummings was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That run marked the first that she scored this season.
In other batting news, Emma Niemczyk was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Housworth, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Oshkosh North was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The win got Oshkosh North back to even at 2-2. As for Appleton West, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oshkosh North will welcome Slinger at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will need to watch out since the Owls have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season. As for Appleton West, they will face off against Kaukauna at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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