John Marshall had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-9 to make it 14. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 11-0 to the Mankato East Cougars, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Rockets were not able to make up for their loss to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Mankato East, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-1. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
For Mankato East's part, Kylinn Stangl made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Stangl has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenley Staunton, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Maddeline Beaty was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, John Marshall will take on Kasson-Mantorville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Mankato East, they will be playing at home against Austin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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