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Menasha Macs Triumph Over Appleton Legends
May 27, 2026 vs. Appleton Legends
Menasha Macs were triumphant over Appleton Legends 9-5 on Wednesday at Koslo Park.
Appleton Legends opened the scoring in the third after Reid Hietpas hit a solo home run to left field.
Menasha Macs jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Quade Thompson grounded into a fielder's choice, and Connor Olson singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Appleton Legends took the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Colin Lacey singled to the left side of the infield, and Reed Flick grounded out, each scoring one run.
Jacob Riddick singled down the right field line, which helped Menasha Macs tie the game at three in the bottom of the fourth.
Appleton Legends took the lead in the top of the fifth. Cole Dornfeld grounded out, scoring one run, to give Appleton Legends the lead, 4-3.
Menasha Macs took the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning after Olson hit a sacrifice fly, and Appleton Legends committed an error, each scoring one run.
Owen Ripley earned the win for Menasha Macs. The pitcher allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out eight and walking two. Sean Severson took the loss for Appleton Legends. The hurler went four innings, giving up three runs (one earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking one. Riddick stepped on the hill first for Menasha Macs. The pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs over five innings, striking out five and walking five.
Menasha Macs amassed nine hits in the game. Evan Olson, Thompson, and Hudson Ludwig each collected two hits for Menasha Macs. Thompson and Olson were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Menasha Macs. Menasha Macs didn't commit a single error in the field. Thompson had the most chances in the field with 14.
Evan Olson and Hietpas each collected two hits for Appleton Legends. Flick, Hietpas, Nick Terrell, and Lacey each drove in one run for Appleton Legends. Appleton Legends had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Anthony Weyers and Terrell led the team with two bases on balls each. Appleton Legends turned one double play in the game.