St. Paul had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 3-4 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Polk County Slammers 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since September 26, 2024.
Brooklyn Heater
| 09/02/25 vs Polk County | 1 |
| 08/25/25 @ Grand Island Central Catholic | 2 |
| 08/23/25 vs Nebraska City | 1 |
| 08/23/25 vs McCook | 1 |
| 08/23/25 vs Wilber-Clatonia | 2 |
St. Paul got a great performance from Brooklyn Heater as she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Heater has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
As for Polk County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only 3.25 runs.
On Polk County's side, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. St. Paul will face off against rival Ord at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Polk County is set to take on their familiar foe Pierce at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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