While Ralston's win against Pius X wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rams narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Thunderbolts 3-1. The win was familiar territory for the Rams, who have now won four games in a row.

Makenzie Macrander
10/11/25 vs Pius X | 9 |
10/09/25 vs Mercy | 13 |
09/30/25 vs Yutan-Mead | 14 |
09/27/25 vs Platteview | 10 |
09/27/25 vs Ashland-Greenwood | 10 |
+ 19 more games |
Makenzie Macrander spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 24 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ralston saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elliana Orduna, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Ralston's victory bumped their record up to 21-6. As for Pius X, their loss dropped their record down to 14-17.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Thunderbolts beat Ralston by a score of 8-0 later that day.
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