Willmar is 1-9 against Sartell-St. Stephen since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Cardinals will head out to face off against the Sabres at 4:30 p.m.
Willmar lost 9-2 to Brainerd on Tuesday. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Sartell-St. Stephen hadn't done well against Rocori recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way last Tuesday. The Sabres came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 7-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Sabres.
Marni Koosmann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Lauren Morse was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. She also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
Sartell-St. Stephen's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.3 runs this season. As for Willmar, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Willmar suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Sartell-St. Stephen when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Cardinals avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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