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| 05/21/26 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/14/25 - Away | 8-11 L |
| 04/22/24 - Home | 2-6 L |
| 05/11/23 - Away | 3-9 L |
| 05/09/22 - Home | 8-13 L |
Stoughton hadn't done well against DeForest recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Vikings had just enough and edged out the Norskies 4-3. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 11-8 win the Norskies walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Madelyn Barsness spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Stoughton's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Millie Vinson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Vinson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Stoughton's win bumped their record up to 19-4. As for DeForest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stoughton will square off against Fort Atkinson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blackhawks have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for DeForest, they will challenge Oregon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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