Osseo-Fairchild is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Thursday. They will head out on the road to square off against the Stanley-Boyd Orioles at 5:00 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Osseo-Fairchild has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Stanley-Boyd will arrive with six straight victories.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Osseo-Fairchild's offense. They lost 10-0 to Melrose-Mindoro on Tuesday.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Stanley-Boyd and Cadott, and Stanley-Boyd kept the tradition alive. The Orioles came out on top against the Hornets by a score of 8-4 on Tuesday.
Caitlen Ketterhagen made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelly Lew, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. Kendall Sikora was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Osseo-Fairchild's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Stanley-Boyd, their record is now 15-4.
Osseo-Fairchild skirted past Stanley-Boyd 5-3 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Thunder since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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