Softball Recap: Fairmont Wins Going Away Against Redwood Valley

Fairmont won against Luverne on Thursday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. Everything went Fairmont's way against Redwood Valley as they made off with a 10-4 win. The result was nothing new for Fairmont, who have now won four matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Brylee Miller made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.

Gwyn Schultz

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/02/25 @ Redwood Valley	5
04/08/25 @ Blue Earth	2
05/01/25 vs Luverne	1
04/21/25 @ Jackson County Central	1
04/10/25 vs St. James	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gwyn Schultz, who went 3-for-6 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Sundeen, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with one double and one RBI.

The victory made it two in a row for Fairmont and bumps their season record up to 9-4. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Redwood Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairmont will challenge Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Redwood Valley, they will face off against Windom at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games the Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.