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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 Henkelmann, the Cards plated another run in the 4th, one in the 5th, and five in the 6th, including two more on a double by Henkelmann. 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.
Chippewa Valley This Week
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.
