Mitchell had lost five games straight , but after bumping their record up to 5-8 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They blew past the Spearfish Spartans 12-1. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Kernels this season.
Rylee Jennings made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Jennings was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Macey Linke
| 05/10/25 @ Spearfish | 4 |
| 05/10/25 @ Sturgis Brown | 1 |
| 05/09/25 @ Stevens | 1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Watertown | 1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Aberdeen Central | 1 |
In other batting news, Mitchell got a massive performance out of Macey Linke, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Linke a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Matteah Graves, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Mitchell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spearfish only managed four hits.
As for Spearfish, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Spearfish's side, Danika Brown was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. Jayden Wenzel also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mitchell will challenge Harrisburg at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for the Kernels: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while the Tigers have snatched up nine consecutive wins on the road. As for Spearfish, they will square off against Stevens on Tuesday. The Raiders will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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