Melrose-Mindoro had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Alma Center Lincoln on Friday. The Mustangs blew past the Hornets 13-4. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won four matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Opal Buchanan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Buchanan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Bella Rozek was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Young, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Mustangs
| 04/25/25 vs Alma Center Lincoln | 59% |
| 04/19/25 @ Royall | 45.7% |
| 04/19/25 vs Ithaca | 31.2% |
| 04/17/25 @ Independence/Gilmanton | 37.8% |
| 04/15/25 @ Augusta | 52.9% |
| + 9 more games |
Melrose-Mindoro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Melrose-Mindoro's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Alma Center Lincoln, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Melrose-Mindoro will face off against Pepin/Alma at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Alma Center Lincoln, they will square off against Augusta at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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