Hayfield's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Triton Cobras as they made off with a 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Elaina Masching tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Hayfield got a massive performance out of Kenna Rutledge, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Nora Bamlet, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Vikings
| 05/01/25 vs Triton | 17 |
| 04/29/25 @ Randolph | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva | 13 |
| 04/21/25 @ Medford | 11 |
| 04/14/25 vs Plainview-Elgin-Millville | 9 |
| + 14 more games |
Hayfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Hayfield's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Triton, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hayfield will venture away from home to challenge Southland at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will need to watch out since the Rebels have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matches. As for Triton, they will head out on the road to square off against Plainview-Elgin-Millville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Cobras are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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