Softball Recap: Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders vs. Mounds View Mustangs
Cretin-Derham Hall scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Mounds View Mustangs a 14-0 shutout. The victory was some much needed relief for Cretin-Derham Hall as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Brooke Nesdahl was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Nesdahl has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Nesdahl was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Sammy Haider was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. Haider is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Hannah Yaeger was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Cretin-Derham Hall's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4. As for Mounds View, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Cretin-Derham Hall will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Academy of Holy Angels at 1:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Mounds View, they will head out on the road to take on Stillwater at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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