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Willa Risinger's nine strikeouts led the way as Chippewa Falls(11-4, 8-1) defeated New Richmond(7-4, 7-2), 9-3.
After scoring two runs in the 3rd, including one on an rbi single by Laney Henkelman, the Cards plated another run in the 4th, one in the 5th, and five in the 6th, including two more on a double by Henkleman. The Cards go for the season sweep over the Tigers at New Richmond on May 7th.
In another non-conference bout, this time on the road, the Macks (7-7, 2-6 Western Cloverbelt Conference) were locked in a pitchers' duel with the Warriors (0-7, 0-4 Eastern Cloverbelt Conference), as both teams only plated one run through the first five innings.
After a pitching change to start the 6th, McDonell made the most of their opportunities at the plate, pushing across five runs in the final two innings to create separation and earn the road win.
Senior pitcher Cael Holm of the Macks went the distance with a complete game, scattering six hits, allowing just a single run, and walking only one while striking out 13. Fellow senior Karson Galvez drove in two big insurance runs with a double late in the contest.
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In a non-conference test against a state-ranked Division 4 opponent, the Macks (6-7, 2-6 Western Cloverbelt Conference) started out well against the Dons (10-2, 6-0 Eastern Cloverbelt Conference), but twice surrendered the lead.
In a game plagued by throwing and fielding troubles on both sides, McDonell made more miscues and couldn't keep pace with Columbus at the plate.
Senior pitcher Eli Stepp struck out four for the Macks, while fellow senior Kaiden Boos led the team with three hits and drove in two.
After falling behind 9-0 to Stevens Point(8-3) Chippewa Falls(9-3) fought their way back to defeat the Panthers 20-12 in the first game of a doubleheader. Chase Fredrick's grand slam in the bottom of the 4th gave the Cards a 10-9 lead. Gavin Thompson's two run HR later helped provide some insurance.
In game two the Cards overcame a 1-0 deficit with two runs in the 5th another Thompson 2-run HR to defeat the Panthers 4-1. Sam Bresina struck out seven in five innings while giving up just one run, and Ryan Dickson picked up the save with five K's over two innings of shutout relief.
On the road at Gelein Field at Carson Park in Eau Claire, the Lady Macks (10-4, 9-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) started a little slowly against the Ramblers (0-9, 0-8 WCC), who were hungry for their first win of the season.
McDonell only plated one run through the first three innings, but broke through for 3 in the 4th and never looked back, as they collected 17 hits on the night.
Junior pitcher Kelsey Bremness took a perfect game into the 7th and struck out eight with no walks. Freshman Taylan Hanson tallied two hits, including her second inside-the-park homer of the season, and junior Aleah Bowe drove in two runs.
Aided by seven walks and a hit batsmen, Hudson(13-0, 4-0) exploded for ten first inning runs even before Chippewa Falls(7-2, 3-1) came to the plate. The Raiders first also included a 3-run HR from Auburn-commit, SS Jace Matczynski.
Four Chi High singles led to three runs in the bottom of the first, but the big, early deficit proved too much for the Cards to overcome. The two teams play again Thursday at Hudson.
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As the sun shone over Casper Park, the Lady Macks (8-4, 7-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) went toe-to-toe with one of the state's best in the Pirates (7-0, 1-0 Lakeland - West Conference), who came into the contest looking to remain unbeaten.
Grantsburg struck first, tallying two runs in the top of the 1st, but didn't score again for four innings. Meanwhile, McDonell started out slowly offensively, but plated a critical run in both the 4th and 5th to tie the game.
In the 6th, Pirates star and University of Wisconsin commit Piper Olson hit a solo homer to center to break the deadlock, which proved to be the deciding run. The Lady Macks got the tying run to third in the bottom of the 7th, but their comeback bid came up just short.
Rylie Christianson went the distance in the circle for the Lady Macks, putting up zeros in five out of seven innings. Juniors Kelsey Bremness and Claire Ruf each crushed a triple, while freshman Ella Amodt notched her 16th RBI of the season.
Chippewa Falls(5-1, 3-0) took advantage of what River Falls(4-2, 2-1) served up to them in grabbing a 2-0 lead through three innings on Thursday.The Cards turned four first inning Landon Mc Quade walks into two runs, the first of which, Dane Krista, scored on a Gavin Thompson walk.
The game was called after three innings due to weather concerns, with a plan to finish it later in May.
Ali Geist's grand slam in the top of the 3rd put Chippewa Falls(5-2, 4-1) in front for good on their way to a 19-1 win at Rice Lake(0-11, 0-5). The Cards exploded for eight runs in the 3rd, six in the 4th, and five in the 5th. Geist finished with 7 rbi's while Willa Risinger went 4-5 with 4 rbi's.
Violet Mc Ilquham struck out six in three innings while holding the Warriors to one run. Delaney Bero closed things out by retiring all six batters she faced in the last two innings.
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