Softball Preview: Minster Wildcats vs. St. Henry Redskins
Minster has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the St. Henry Redskins at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Minster's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so St. Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Minster can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. They blew past Russia 11-2.
Mikaela Hoskins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma Linn, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Rylin Trego, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, St. Henry came up short against Fort Recovery on Tuesday and fell 14-9.
Kennedy Wendel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Minster's victory was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 22-1. As for St. Henry, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
St. Henry's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Minster has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. It's a different story for St. Henry, though, as they've been averaging 9.2. Given Minster's sizable advantage in that area, St. Henry will need to find a way to close that gap.
Minster took their win against St. Henry when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 6-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Minster since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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