The Pequot Lakes Patriots will head out to face off against the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Tuesday, Pequot Lakes didn't have quite enough to beat Nevis and fell 6-5.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Sauk Centre). Everything went their way against Benson on Tuesday as they made off with a 13-3 victory. The game was the first time the Mainstreeters have beaten Benson on their field since April 23, 2019.
Jenna Riley made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sienna Klaphake, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gabi Marthaler, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one double, and one RBI.
Sauk Centre always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Pequot Lakes' loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sauk Centre, their record is now 2-3.
Pequot Lakes came up short against Sauk Centre in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 6-2. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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