Riesel came tearing into Monday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the McGregor Bulldogs.
Kyleigh Benton (UAM) made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sveva Mariotti, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Raizel Chaparro was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Indians
| 04/21/25 vs McGregor | 9-5 |
| 04/17/25 vs Axtell | 11-1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hubbard | 12-2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Abbott | 14-3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Dawson | 11-1 |
| + 13 more games |
Riesel's win was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-4-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for McGregor, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-4.
Riesel and McGregor are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Indians will host Itasca at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wampus Cats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.47 runs per game on average), something Riesel will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for McGregor, they will be playing at home against Grandview at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Zebras will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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