Edina had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Mankato West on Saturday. The Hornets put the hurt on the Scarlets with a sharp 12-2 victory. That looming 12-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Hornets yet this season.
Ella Meyer
| 04/19/25 @ Mankato West | 7 |
| 04/18/25 @ St. Anthony Village | 8 |
| 04/16/25 @ Hopkins | 9 |
| 04/14/25 @ St. Michael-Albertville | 6 |
| 04/10/25 @ Minnetonka | 9 |
Ella Meyer made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Cox, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Avery Cox was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
Edina always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mankato West only posted an OBP of .250.
Edina now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Mankato West, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 3-2.
Edina's road trip will continue as they head out to face St. Peter at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mankato West, they will take on Apple Valley in a tournament on Saturday. The Scarlets are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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