Upsala had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-3 to make it five. They took a 15-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia] Raiders. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Zoey Leners and Emily Ripplinger stepped up to the plate in a big way. Leners went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base, while Ripplinger went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Sierra Bense, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia], their win bumped their record up to 3-1. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
On Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia]'s side, Jenna Hebeisen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Mariah Remer was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Aria Mueller was another key player, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Upsala has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 victory against Osakis on the 14th. As for Mille Lacs co-op [Isle/Onamia], they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-2 win against East Central on the 14th.
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