The Minnewaska Area Lakers will challenge the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Minnewaska Area fell victim to B O L D and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. The Lakers have struggled against the Warriors recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Mataya Mix spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Minnewaska Area saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Lewison, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Sauk Centre was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 7-4 to B O L D. That's two games in a row now that the Mainstreeters have lost by exactly three runs.
Sauk Centre also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Jenna Riley gave up six earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 11 Ks. Riley has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Peyton Borgmann made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. Gabi Marthaler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Minnewaska Area's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Sauk Centre, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Minnewaska Area might still be hurting after the 6-0 loss they got from Sauk Centre in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Lakers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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