SPASH clinches Wisconsin Valley Conference baseball championship
The SPASH Panthers secured the Wisconsin Valley Conference baseball championship on Tuesday, defeating Marshfield 9-3 in a game that showcased both offensive firepower and steady pitching.
The Panthers compiled 13 hits and spread their scoring across the first, second, sixth and seventh innings, pulling away early and maintaining control throughout.
Joe Schiszik earned the win after a four‑inning outing in which he yielded four hits and no runs, setting the tone for the team’s dominant performance.
Reliever Darren Grabski tossed two innings of relief, allowing three runs on three hits, while closer Braden Marschke sealed the victory with a scoreless seventh inning and three strikeouts.
Key contributions at the plate
Gavin Thiel paced the offense with a 3‑for‑4 performance, driving in runs that helped stretch the lead. Braeden Jankowski added a double and finished 2‑for‑3, and Kasen Saeger contributed a 2‑for‑4 line to keep the rally rolling.
Marshfield managed to answer with two runs in the fifth and one in the sixth, but SPASH responded with two runs in the sixth to maintain momentum.
With the win, the Panthers improve to 20‑3 overall and 12‑1 in conference play, positioning them strongly as they head into their next matchup.
The team will travel to Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday for a 5 p.m. contest, a venue that promises another test of their early‑season form.