Bowler/Gresham Community couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 11-7 to the Rosholt Hornets on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bowler/Gresham Community of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Rosholt's part, Addi Gagas made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Gagas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Gagas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Natalie Rink was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Filtz, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Rosholt pushed their record up to 5-2 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Bowler/Gresham Community does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rosholt, they will head out on the road to face off against Manawa at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Rosholt is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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