Softball Recap: Mabel-Canton Cougars vs. Houston Hurricanes
Mabel-Canton's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Houston Hurricanes and snuck past 4-2. This was payback for Mabel-Canton, who suffered an 11-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Tylar Wenthold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Hope Erickson was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory got Mabel-Canton back to even at 2-2. As for Houston, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mabel-Canton is on the road again on Friday to play Lyle/Pacelli at 4:30 p.m. As for Houston, they will challenge Rushford-Peterson at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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