Softball Preview: Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints vs. Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg is 8-0 against Dawson-Boyd since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints will head out on the road to take on the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks at 4:30 p.m. Dawson-Boyd took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, who comes in off a win.
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They had just enough and edged Minneota out 4-3. The win was some much needed relief for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Madison Anderson spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on 15 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Taylor Vanheuveln, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Dawson-Boyd fell victim to Minneota and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vikings. Dawson-Boyd just can't catch a break and has now endured four losses in a row.
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7. As for Dawson-Boyd, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg took their win against Dawson-Boyd in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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