Softball Recap: Pipestone Wins Going Away Against Luverne

Arrows

Margin (Wins)

04/24/25 vs Blue Earth	20
04/10/25 @ Redwood Valley	14
04/24/25 vs Blue Earth	13
04/29/25 @ Luverne	11
04/10/25 vs Redwood Valley	10

Pipestone came out on top against Luverne on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run sixth inning. The Arrows blew past the Cardinals 14-3. The Arrows might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by ten runs or more this season.

Mariah Moeller spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Amyra Mahik was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addison Draper, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Pipestone was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .500 or higher in three consecutive games.

Pipestone's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Luverne, their defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pipestone will square off against Jackson County Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Huskies will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Arrows surely won't give up without a fight. As for Luverne, they will venture away from home to square off against Fairmont at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.