Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Boone Central). They were the clear victors by a 17-5 margin over the Polk County Slammers on Saturday. Considering the Cardinals have won four matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Kali Simons
| 09/06/25 vs Polk County | 3 |
| 09/04/25 @ North Bend Central | 2 |
| 08/28/25 @ Polk County | 2 |
| 08/25/25 @ Highway 91 | 2 |
| 09/06/25 vs Centura | 1 |
Boone Central let Braylee Young and Kali Simons run wild. Young got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two triples, three runs, and two RBI, while Simons went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave Simons a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynna Hagemann, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Boone Central hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive contests.
Boone Central now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Polk County, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Coming up, Boone Central will host O'Neill on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Polk County, they are taking a road trip to square off against Highway 6 at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Slammers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trailblazers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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