Softball Recap: Waseca Bluejays vs. Marshall Tigers
Waseca is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-1 to the Marshall Tigers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waseca of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Marshall's part, Morgan Bjella made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Bjella has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Bjella was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Brielle Riess was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jayda Bednarek was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Waseca's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Marshall, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waseca will square off against Maple River at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marshall, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Mound-Westonka at 9:00 a.m. Marshall knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Mound-Westonka likes a good challenge.
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