While Augusta didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Whitehall Norse on Friday as they made off with an 11-1 win. The Beavers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Laney O'Brien was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). O'Brien was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. O'Brien is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Stella Zank
| 04/11/25 @ Whitehall | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Osseo-Fairchild | 1 |
| 05/16/24 vs Regis | 1 |
| 05/09/24 vs Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran | 1 |
| 04/30/24 @ Pepin/Alma | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stella Zank, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits (two). Another player making a difference was Rachel West, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Augusta always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whitehall only posted an OBP of .200.
Augusta's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1. As for Whitehall, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Augusta will square off against Eleva-Strum at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Whitehall, they will take on Independence/Gilmanton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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