Kenyon-Wanamingo's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Schaeffer Academy Lions 28-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Knights considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Anna Ostertag was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Ostertag was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and one double. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
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In other batting news, Kenyon-Wanamingo got a massive performance out of Vanessa Bartel, who scored five runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Bartel a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chloe Donkers, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases.
The victory got Kenyon-Wanamingo back to even at 1-1. As for Schaeffer Academy, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kenyon-Wanamingo will face off against Bethlehem Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Schaeffer Academy, they will host Southland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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