04/29/25 vs Badger/Greenbush-Middle River | 20 |
05/08/25 @ Crookston | 14 |
04/11/25 @ Detroit Lakes | 11 |
04/08/25 vs Tartan | 10 |
05/06/25 vs Roseau | 7 |
After losing to Crookston the last time they met, Thief River Falls decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Prowlers blew past the Pirates 19-5 on Thursday. Considering the Prowlers have won five games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Dylan Osowski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kaleb Mehrkens was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Jaxon Hams was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Thief River Falls has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Crookston, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-7.
Coming up, Thief River Falls will welcome Stephen-Argyle Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Crookston, they will venture away from home to challenge Fosston at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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