The Eagan Wildcats will challenge the Shakopee Sabers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Eagan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Shakopee's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Eagan is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Rosemount.
Jocelyn McClary
| 05/08/25 vs Rosemount | 11 |
| 05/05/25 @ Lakeville South | 6 |
| 04/30/25 @ Prior Lake | 14 |
| 04/29/25 @ Farmington | 11 |
Jocelyn McClary was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
McClary wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Holt, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Shakopee sidestepped Chaska for a 5-4 win. The victory continues a trend for the Sabers in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won four in a row.
Eagan's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Shakopee, their win bumped their record up to 4-11.
Eagan came out on top in a nail-biter against Shakopee in their previous matchup two weeks ago, sneaking past 4-2. Will the Wildcats repeat their success, or do the Sabers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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