Byron waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars an 8-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won four contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
The result came thanks to Calleigh Barrone's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 18 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Kaydence Fjerstad
| 04/16/26 vs Zumbrota-Mazeppa | 3 |
| 04/11/26 @ St. Charles | 2 |
| 04/10/26 vs Caledonia | 1 |
| 04/09/26 @ Dover-Eyota | 1 |
| 04/07/26 vs Lourdes | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
At the plate, Kaydence Fjerstad was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Bendix, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Byron's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Zumbrota-Mazeppa, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Byron will welcome Owatonna at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Zumbrota-Mazeppa, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Ellsworth at 5:00 p.m.
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