St. Clair hasn't had much luck against Dakota recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Saints will take on the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. St. Clair is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Dakota will take on a team with plenty of momentum: St. Clair extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Saints came out on top against Marine City by a score of 6-1.
Hayley McFarlane
| 05/27/25 vs Marine City | 8 |
| 05/19/25 vs L'Anse Creuse North | 6 |
| 05/15/25 @ Almont | 5 |
Hayley McFarlane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Gracie Pickelhaupt and Madisyn Treat did most of the damage at the plate: Pickelhaupt went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Treat went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Anchor Bay typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Dakota proved too difficult a challenge. They skirted past the Tars 5-4. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cougars as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Dakota also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Alivia Reardon gave up three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Julia Nowicki was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 12 games. Another player making a difference was Katie Rusher, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
St. Clair's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-5-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Dakota, their record is now 21-11.
St. Clair's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Saints have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Dakota, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will St. Clair continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
