Jackson County Central hasn't had much luck against Pipestone recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Huskies will host the Arrows at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Pipestone will be up against a hot Jackson County Central team: the squad just extended their winning streak to eight. The Huskies never let Blue Earth get on the board and left with a 33-0 win on Tuesday. The Huskies' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Pipestone came out on top against Luverne on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run sixth inning. The Arrows put the hurt on the Cardinals with a sharp 14-3 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Arrows, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Mariah Moeller spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pipestone got a massive performance out of Amyra Mahik, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave Mahik a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addison Draper, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Pipestone was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .500 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Jackson County Central pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Pipestone, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Jackson County Central might still be hurting after the 12-1 loss they got from Pipestone in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Huskies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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