South St. Paul hadn't done well against Mahtomedi recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Packers put the hurt on the Zephyrs with a sharp 11-2 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Packers have posted against the Zephyrs since April 18, 2023.
Audrey Madson
| 04/10/25 @ Mahtomedi | 9 |
| 05/24/24 vs Highland Park | 7 |
| 05/22/24 @ Apple Valley | 6 |
| 04/18/24 vs North | 5 |
| 05/10/24 vs Hastings | 4 |
Audrey Madson made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off nine hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, South St. Paul let Sophie Bebeau and Chloe O'Neill run wild. Bebeau scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while O'Neill scored two runs while going 2-for-5. The dominant performance also gave Bebeau a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Sidney Thompson, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
South St. Paul's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Mahtomedi, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South St. Paul will venture away from home to challenge Simley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mahtomedi, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Visitation at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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