The Redfield Pheasants will venture away from home to face off against the Sioux Valley Cossack at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Redfield knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Sioux Valley likes a good challenge.
On Thursday, Redfield got the win against Mt. Vernon/Plankinton by a conclusive 11-4. Fans of the Pheasants have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Octavia Paulsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
Hayden Gall
| 04/16/26 @ Mt. Vernon/Plankinton | 5 |
| 04/11/26 vs Sisseton | 4 |
| 03/31/26 vs DeSmet | 3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Avon | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Mobridge-Pollock | 2 |
On the hitting side, Redfield got a massive performance out of Hayden Gall, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, five stolen bases, and two runs. Those five stolen bases gave Gall a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Makayla Schulz, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Redfield lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Sioux Valley's offense. They fell 5-0 to Madison on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Cossack's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
The defeat snapped Sioux Valley's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record. As for Redfield, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Redfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .595. However, it's not like Sioux Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Redfield came out on top in a nail-biter against Sioux Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2025, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pheasants since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
