
Gobblers
04/22/25 vs Pine City | 13-3 |
04/17/25 @ Crosby-Ironton | 23-0 |
04/15/25 @ Braham | 8-3 |
04/11/25 vs Mora | 12-8 |
04/08/25 @ Rush City | 2-1 |
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Aitkin put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Pine City Dragons 13-3. The Gobblers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Dragons, too.
Sienna Melz made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those doubles were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haley Shereck, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Samantha Edwards was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Aitkin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in four consecutive contests.
Aitkin's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Pine City, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Aitkin will venture away from home to face off against Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia] at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pine City, they will host Foley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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