Softball Recap: Schaeffer Academy Lions vs. Mabel-Canton Cougars
Schaeffer Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 18-2 to the Mabel-Canton Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Schaeffer Academy of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Mabel-Canton's part, Tylar Wenthold spent all four innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits. Wenthold has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Hope Erickson was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-4. Kailey Ingvalson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Schaeffer Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Mabel-Canton, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-3.
Schaeffer Academy will head out on the road to square off against Lyle/Pacelli at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lyle/Pacelli is coming into the match with seven straight losses at home, meaning Schaeffer Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Mabel-Canton will take on Spring Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mabel-Canton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
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