After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Albany, Sauk Centre was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Montevideo Thunderhawks with a sharp 12-2 win. That looming 12-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Sauk Centre yet this season.
Jenna Riley made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Riley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Peters, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Peyton Borgmann was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Sauk Centre's victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Montevideo, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sauk Centre will take on Minnewaska Area at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Montevideo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Litchfield at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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