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| 04/25/25 - Away | 3-1 W |
| 05/14/24 - Away | 4-10 L |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 12-13 L |
| 05/22/23 - Away | 0-15 L |
| 04/25/23 - Away | 1-16 L |
| + 5 more games |
Milaca hadn't done well against Albany recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Wolves came out on top in a nail-biter against the Huskies, sneaking past 3-1. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 10-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
Megan Mixell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Milaca's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ashley Droogsma, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Alayna Sluis also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Milaca is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-5 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.67 runs across that stretch. As for Albany, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milaca will face off against Melrose at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Dutchmen will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight. As for Albany, they will take on St. Cloud Cathedral at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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