While Stillwater's win against Maple Grove wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Ponies narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Crimson 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Ponies have posted since April 21st.
Ella Weisser spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Stillwater's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie Zrust, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Megan Boser also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Ponies
| 05/07/25 @ Maple Grove | 3-1 |
| 05/05/25 @ Mounds View | 5-0 |
| 05/02/25 @ East Ridge | 8-3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Roseville | 7-2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Forest Lake | 5-2 |
Stillwater's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Maple Grove, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4.
Looking ahead, Stillwater will take on Park at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wolfpack's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Ponies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Maple Grove, they will square off against Blaine at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bengals will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Crimson surely won't give up without a fight.
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