Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] and Beulah are an even 4-4 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Miners at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
It was a proper cat-fight when Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] duked it out with Carrington on Monday. The Cougars came up short against the Cardinals, falling 20-11. The loss put an end to the Cougars' undefeated start to the season.
Emry Hunt
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Emry Hunt led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Hunt is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Tomlinson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Beulah). They never let Garrison get on the board and left with a 25-0 victory on Tuesday. With that win, the Miners brought their scoring average up to 8.2 runs per game.
Addie Dale-Geiger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Dale-Geiger was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Cassie Christensen was incredible, going 3-for-4 with eight RBI, two runs, and one double. Emma Hager was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Beulah kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matchups.
The victory got Beulah back to even at 3-3. As for Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky], their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .566. However, it's not like Beulah struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Beulah in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
