Nokomis is 0-5 against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Nokomis Redskins will be playing at home against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at 4:30 p.m. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Nokomis took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 14-7 margin over Father McGivney Catholic. The high-scoring effort was just what Nokomis needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Reaghan Jonas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Jonas was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cloey Dirks was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Grace Dewerff, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They blew past Westville 13-3. The win was familiar territory for Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg who now have four in a row.
Like Nokomis, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg also got a great game from a two-way player: Sam Hayes. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Hayes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hayes was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mya Friese, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Alaira Friese was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Nokomis' victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Nokomis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nokomis suffered a grim 15-3 defeat to Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Nokomis have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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