Softball Recap: Barnum Bombers vs. McGregor Mercuries
Barnum extended their winning streak to five on Monday, bumping them up to 6-1. They blew past the McGregor Mercuries 28-2. The Bombers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by six runs or more this season.
Alizondra Collelo and Makenna Nordstrom were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Collelo pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Nordstrom tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Collelo has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Collelo went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Nordstrom got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Nordstrom has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Kennedy Berthiaume was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Makenna Ziesmer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Bombers
| 04/20/26 vs McGregor | 12 |
| 04/16/26 @ Braham | 9 |
| 04/13/26 vs Mora | 4 |
| 04/11/26 @ Zumbrota-Mazeppa | 10 |
| 04/10/26 @ Lake City | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
Barnum kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
As for McGregor, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5. The matchup marked their lowest-scoring game so far this season.
On McGregor's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lily Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Barnum will challenge rival Moose Lake/Willow River at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, McGregor is set to take on their familiar foe Floodwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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