Wagner was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Scotland/Menno Trappers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Raiders of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Libby Kotab and Shealee Turner stepped up to the plate in a big way. Kotab went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Turner went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that Kotab has hit this season. Aubrey Kazena was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Wagner's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9-1. As for Scotland/Menno, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wagner will face off against Parkston at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Scotland/Menno, they will take on Elk Point-Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Huskies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.57 runs per game on average), something the Trappers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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