If Houston was feeling good off their 10-0 takedown of Spring Grove last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Houston Hurricanes fell just short of the Mabel-Canton Cougars by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday. Houston was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mabel-Canton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Mabel-Canton's part, Tylar Wenthold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 15 Ks. Wenthold has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hope Erickson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Houston's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Mabel-Canton, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Houston will face off against Rushford-Peterson at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Houston is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Mabel-Canton, they will square off against Lyle/Pacelli at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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