St. Michael-Albertville dropped their record down to 9-5 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Moorhead Spuds by a score of 5-4. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spuds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Moorhead, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 26, 2024.
For Moorhead's part, Kenadi Kays spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. Kays has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Taylor Kressin was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Madden Bogenreif was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
Looking ahead, St. Michael-Albertville is taking a road trip to challenge Wayzata at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Moorhead, they will challenge Bemidji at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lumberjacks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.67 runs per game on average), something the Spuds will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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