The Maple River Eagles will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights at 4:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Thursday, Maple River needed a bit of extra time to put away Hayfield. They had just enough and edged the Vikings out 14-13. Maple River's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Kenyon-Wanamingo has not done well against Hayfield recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Kenyon-Wanamingo put the hurt on Hayfield with a sharp 17-7 win. With that victory, Kenyon-Wanamingo brought their scoring average up to 7.1 runs per game.
Josie Flom made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off 13 hits. Flom has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Flom was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Ostertag, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. Ivette Mendoza was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Maple River and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Kenyon-Wanamingo, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Maple River suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Kenyon-Wanamingo in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Maple River have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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