Rhinelander extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They lost 7-0 to the Antigo Red Robins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Red Robins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-2 back in April.
As for Antigo, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. The result was nothing new for Antigo, who have now won five matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Antigo's part, not much got past Bethany Lewis, who gave up just a hit and racked up 15 Ks to keep Rhinelander off the board. Lewis has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jewel Wiex was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydnie Heinzen, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Rhinelander will take on rival Northland Pines at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Antigo is set to challenge their familiar foe Mosinee at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Red Robins 3.2, the Indians 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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