Softball Preview: Minster Wildcats vs. Fayetteville-Perry Rockets
Minster has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Fayetteville-Perry Rockets at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Minster: 2.9, Fayetteville-Perry: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Minster is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over New Bremen. Minster might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 16 games by six runs or more this season.
Brooklyn Osterloh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Reece Albers, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Mikaela Hoskins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Fayetteville-Perry came tearing into Saturday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Tigers onto the board and left with a 5-0 victory. Fayetteville-Perry's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three contests.
Izabella Waddle was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Waddle was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Lilly Carlier was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Minster's win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 27-1. As for Fayetteville-Perry, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Minster has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Fayetteville-Perry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 11.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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