Storm
| 03/29/25 @ Polo | 14 |
| 03/22/25 @ Putnam County | 14 |
| 04/05/25 vs Monmouth United | 11 |
| 04/12/25 vs Princeville | 10 |
| 04/05/25 vs Monmouth United | 10 |
Bureau Valley lost to Princeville on Saturday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Storm put the hurt on the Princes with a sharp 13-3 victory. The Storm might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
Mallery Maubach spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Danni Benavidez and Carly Reglin did most of the damage at the plate: Benavidez scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Reglin scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Those three hits gave Benavidez a new career-high. Emma Stoll was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Bureau Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bureau Valley has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Princeville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bureau Valley will venture away from home to challenge Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Princeville, they will head out to take on Midland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Princes are facing the Timberwolves at the right time seeing as the Timberwolves are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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