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| 05/08/25 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 05/08/25 - Home | 5-11 L |
| 04/25/24 - Away | 14-19 L |
| 04/25/24 - Away | 7-1 W |
| 04/29/19 - Home | 2-8 L |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Holdingford ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Paynesville Bulldogs, sneaking past 8-7. The victory was some much needed relief for the Huskers as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Cali Opatz spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Kadence Gallus was incredible, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Claire Christen, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Holdingford's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Paynesville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holdingford will host Sauk Centre at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Huskers are facing the Mainstreeters at the right time seeing as the Mainstreeters are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Paynesville, they will take on Eden Valley-Watkins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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