| 04/11/25 @ Jackson County Central | 11-5 |
| 04/10/25 vs Minnesota Valley Lutheran | 12-0 |
| 04/08/25 @ Le Sueur-Henderson | 3-0 |
| 04/03/25 @ Blue Earth | 16-0 |
| 03/27/25 @ Loyola | 3-2 |
| + 2 more games |
Maple River put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Jackson County Central Huskies with a sharp 11-5 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by six runs or more this season.
Jackson Vait and Kash Wede made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Vait struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Wede tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Vait scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Wede scored a run while going 2-for-3. That stolen base marked the first that Vait snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gavin Halvorson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. He also hit two triples, marking his first of the season. Wyatt Birr was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Maple River's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.2 runs this season. As for Jackson County Central, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Looking ahead, Maple River will take on Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jackson County Central, they will face off against Luverne at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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