Wabasha-Kellogg came into Monday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Mabel-Canton Cougars by a score of 6-1 on Monday. Wabasha-Kellogg's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Mabel-Canton's part, Cayden Tollefsrud was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Tollefsrud was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. Tollefsrud is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Wabasha-Kellogg's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Mabel-Canton, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wabasha-Kellogg will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Lewiston-Altura at 12:00 p.m. As for Mabel-Canton, they will take on Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Houston is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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