Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Muenster walked away with it. They had just enough and edged out the Crawford Pirates 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since April 12, 2024.
Skyler Reed spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
Lilly Johnson
| 05/08/25 vs Crawford | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Electra | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Celeste | 1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Celeste | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Electra | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lilly Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynlee Berend, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Muenster 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 ten consecutive matchups.
Muenster's record is now 23-8-1. As for Crawford, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-6-1 record.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Muenster beat the Pirates by a score of 10-0 on Friday.
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