Spring Grove dropped their record down to 8-8 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 15-0 to the Mabel-Canton Cougars. The game marked the first time this season in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
As for Mabel-Canton, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
For Mabel-Canton's part, not much got past Tylar Wenthold, who gave up just a hit and racked up 11 Ks to keep Spring Grove off the board. Wenthold has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kailey Ingvalson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Hope Erickson was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spring Grove will welcome Goodhue at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.92 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mabel-Canton, they will be playing at home against Grand Meadow/Kingsland/LeRoy-Ostrander at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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