New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-10 to make it eight. They came up short against the Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights, falling 11-3. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 5-1 to the Knights when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Kenyon-Wanamingo, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs over those games.
For Kenyon-Wanamingo's part, Anna Ostertag made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Ostertag a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vanessa Bartel, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Allina Mendoza, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva will challenge Blooming Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kenyon-Wanamingo, they will face off against Wabasha-Kellogg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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