Menahga got their first taste of in-conference action on Friday and they started things off strong. They put the hurt on the Pillager Huskies with a sharp 13-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Fordyce Johnson
| 05/01/26 @ Pillager | 5 |
| 04/24/26 @ Park Rapids | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Laporte | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Sebeka | 2 |
| 04/24/26 vs Warroad | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
The team relied heavily on Fordyce Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, five runs, and four RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Menahga's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Creed Koll, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
The win was the third in a row for Menahga, bringing their record up to 4-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Pillager, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Menahga will challenge rival Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Pillager is set to square off against their familiar foe Parkers Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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