The Edina Hornets will head out on the road to face off against the Wayzata Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Edina's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Wayzata's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Edina is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Apple Valley just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles.
Meanwhile, Wayzata hadn't done well against Eden Prairie recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Trojans came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 6-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Ella Goodnature spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lexi Drasher, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Sydney Anderson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
The win got Wayzata back to even at 2-2. As for Edina, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Edina hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Wayzata struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Edina took their victory against Wayzata in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 7-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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