Minster had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Newton Local Indians by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Wildcats have suffered since March 28, 2024.
Brooklyn Osterloh was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out seven batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Osterloh was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple.
In other batting news, Addi Inskeep was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Lauren Tyler, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Minster kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minster will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Arcanum at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Newton Local, they will welcome Troy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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