Minneota entered their tilt with Renville County West on Tuesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jaguars an 11-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won four matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Madison Hennen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Joelle Otto was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Gretta Buysse, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Minneota always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Renville County West only posted an OBP of .118.
Vikings
| 04/29/25 vs Renville County West | 11-0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Tracy-Milroy-Balaton | 10-1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Russell-Tyler-Ruthton | 10-6 |
| 05/14/24 vs MACCRAY | 18-0 |
| 05/10/24 vs Renville County West | 9-6 |
| + 5 more games |
Minneota pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Renville County West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minneota will welcome Ortonville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Renville County West, they will be playing at home against Benson at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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