Kouts had lost seven games at home dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 6-7 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They blew past the South Newton Rebels 15-0. The Mustangs & Fillies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 11 runs or more this season.
Bella Tikalsky
| 05/08/25 vs South Newton | 2 |
| 05/07/25 @ Bremen | 1 |
| 04/18/25 vs Boone Grove | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Caston | 1 |
| 04/03/25 vs Glenn | 1 |
Bella Tikalsky was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Tikalsky, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Kouts was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .560. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
As for South Newton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. The game marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
On South Newton's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayleigh Burton, who went 2-for-3 with one double. Cora Groover also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Coming up, Kouts will welcome Washington Township at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for South Newton, they will head out on the road to take on North Judson-San Pierre at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Rebels are facing the Bluejays at the right time seeing as the Bluejays are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
