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 on Tuesday. The Sabres came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 7-3. For the Sabres, this counts as revenge for the 8-1 victory the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
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 nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lauren Morse, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. She also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
Sabres
| 04/22/25 vs Rocori | 7-3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Elk River | 1-0 |
| 04/10/25 vs Sauk Rapids-Rice | 12-2 |
| 05/14/24 vs Alexandria | 13-9 |
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 pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average this season. As for Rocori, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Coincidentally, Sartell-St. Stephen and Rocori will both be playing Willmar the next time they take the field. The Spartans will host the Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Sabres will host them at 4:30 p.m. on May 1.
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