Softball Recap: Yellow Medicine East Turns Things Around After Road Loss

There's no place like home for Yellow Medicine East, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They skirted past the Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Sting have posted since May 16, 2024.

Bayli Sneller

Batters Struck Out

05/06/25 vs Tracy-Milroy-Balaton	8
05/05/25 @ Russell-Tyler-Ruthton	8
05/01/25 vs Lakeview	10
04/29/25 vs MACCRAY	10
04/25/25 @ Minnewaska Area	7
+ 3 more games

Bayli Sneller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.

Yellow Medicine East pushed their record up to 4-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.

Yellow Medicine East will venture away from home to challenge Renville County West at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, they will welcome Ortonville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.