Softball Preview: Van Buren Black Knights vs. Minster Wildcats
Van Buren has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Saturday. They will face off against the Minster Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Van Buren scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-4 margin over Riverdale.
Meanwhile, Minster waltzed into their game on Friday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 13-3 victory.
Mikaela Hoskins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Hoskins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hoskins was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Minster let Rylin Trego and Hailee Albers loose on the outfield. Trego went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Albers went 4-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Reece Albers, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The win got Van Buren back to even at 2-2. As for Minster, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
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