Softball Recap: Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Fighting Saints vs. Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks by a score of 14-11. That's more bragging rights for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madison Anderson made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Anderson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Anderson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg got a massive performance out of Olivia Noble, who got on base in three of her six plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kya Oakes, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg and bumps their season record up to 6-7. As for Dawson-Boyd, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg will be playing at home against MACCRAY at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg is facing MACCRAY at the right time seeing as MACCRAY is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Dawson-Boyd, they will head out on the road to face off against Lakeview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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