Softball Preview: Sauk Centre Mainstreeters vs. Pierz Pioneers
The Sauk Centre Mainstreeters will be playing at home against the Pierz Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Pierz is hoping to do on Monday what Minnewaska Area couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Sauk Centre's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Sauk Centre's pitcher stepped up to hand Minnewaska Area a 6-0 shutout.
The result came thanks to Jenna Riley's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Hoffman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Lanna Walter, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Pierz made sure to put some runs up on the board against Foley on Tuesday. Pierz put the hurt on Foley with a sharp 12-4 victory.
Sauk Centre has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. As for Pierz, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Sauk Centre might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Pierz in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Sauk Centre have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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