Minico extended their losing streak to 15 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-15 in the process. They lost 14-3 to the Wood River Wolverines. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Maci Woodward and Kabry Aragon did some serious damage despite the final result: Woodward went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Aragon went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That double was Woodward's first of the season.
As for Wood River, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-9. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Wood River's side, Makinzie Nelson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Nelson was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one home run the last seven times she's played.
In other batting news, Paityn Nelson was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emmalese Nilsen, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Wood River beat Minico by a score of 23-6 later that day.
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