Softball Recap: Whetstone Starts off Right with Win over Northland

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Previous Games

03/24/25 - Away	19-2 W
03/27/24 - Home	18-1 W
04/03/23 - Away	14-0 W
04/14/22 - Away	12-0 W
04/05/22 - Away	22-4 W
+ 5 more games

Whetstone had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Northland Vikings on Monday as Whetstone made off with a 19-2 win. That's more bragging rights for the Braves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Jillian Nelson and Avery Bair were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Nelson struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Bair tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. At bat, Nelson scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Bair went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.

In other batting news, Sophie Schroeder and Sara Kraus did most of the damage at the plate: Schroeder went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and two runs, while Kraus went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Gabby Milane was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Whetstone is set to face off against their familiar foe Linden-McKinley at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Northland will challenge rival Columbus International at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.