Blue Devils Split Home Doubleheader with Platteville

MENOMONIE, Wis. — UW-Stout earned a split in WIAC play Saturday at Alumni Field, taking game one 5-1 before falling 3-1 in the nightcap to UW-Platteville. In the opener, the Blue Devils used timely hitting and a strong outing in the circle from Sarah Wilkins to secure the win. After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, Stout answered in the third when Elly Holden delivered an RBI single to score Stephanie Kuhn and even the game. The Blue Devils broke things open in the fifth. Payton Dolecki drew a walk to set the table before Wilkins launched a two-run…