Sioux Valley faced Flandreau in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Cossacks never let the Fliers get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The victory was nothing new for the Cossacks as they're now sitting on three straight.
McKinley Schwab
| 04/21/25 @ Flandreau | 16 |
| 04/17/25 vs Chester | 11 |
| 03/29/25 @ Flandreau | 6 |
McKinley Schwab was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 6.6 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amelia Jacobson, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Zaylee Lantgen, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Sioux Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Flandreau only posted an OBP of .192.
Sioux Valley's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-3. As for Flandreau, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Sioux Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Baltic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Flandreau, they will head out on the road to challenge Arlington/Lake Preston at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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