
Spuds
04/25/25 @ Monticello | 16 |
04/11/25 vs Goodridge/Thief River Falls | 14 |
04/11/25 vs Badger/Greenbush-Middle River | 11 |
04/08/25 @ Breckenridge | 11 |
04/17/25 vs Buffalo | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Moorhead). They blew past the Monticello Magic 16-5 on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Spuds needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Kenadi Kays made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Rylie Spitzner was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-5. Those home runs marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Payton Babolian, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Moorhead was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .439. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The win got Moorhead back to even at 4-4. As for Monticello, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their seventh straight at home.
Coming up, Moorhead will face off against Rogers at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. As for Monticello, they will square off against Spring Lake Park at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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