For the second straight game, Madras will face off against Gladstone. The White Buffalos will welcome the Gladiators at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Madras has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Madras' offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to Gladstone, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The White Buffalos have struggled against the Gladiators recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Gladstone's part, Ashlynne Franssen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Franssen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Ashley Phillips was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabriella Gunderson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Gladstone now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Madras, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
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