After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gallatin, Russell was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They blew past the Capital Bruins 12-1. The Rustlers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Myli Adams
| 04/19/25 vs Capital | 6 |
| 04/15/25 @ Gallatin | 4 |
| 04/12/25 @ Skyview | 4 |
| 04/10/25 vs Belgrade | 0 |
| 04/05/25 @ Billings West | 4 |
| + 6 more games |
Myli Adams made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kaylei Schultz-Palagi was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Olson, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Russell always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Capital only posted an OBP of .250.
With the victory, Russell broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-6. As for Capital, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Russell didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 15-0 win against Sentinel on the 19th. As for Capital, they have also already played their next contest, a 15-12 loss against Skyview on the 19th.
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