Montevideo is 1-9 against Minnewaska Area since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Thunderhawks will host the Lakers at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Montevideo is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Thursday. They lost 21-10 to Redwood Valley. That's two games in a row now that the Thunderhawks have lost by exactly 11 runs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Minnewaska Area). They were the clear victors by a 17-7 margin over Hancock on Monday. The Lakers not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 15th (when they won 10-0).
Mataya Mix spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Minnewaska Area got a massive performance out of Haillie Schulz, who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, four runs, and two stolen bases. Schulz also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Emma Poegel was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Minnewaska Area kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Montevideo's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Minnewaska Area, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Montevideo might still be hurting after the 16-10 loss they got from Minnewaska Area in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Thunderhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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