Spartans
| 04/28/26 vs New Prague | 9 |
| 04/24/26 @ Benilde-St. Margaret's | 2 |
| 04/22/26 vs St. Louis Park | 5 |
| 04/20/26 @ Chanhassen | 4 |
| 04/17/26 vs Blake | 16 |
| + 3 more games |
The Orono Spartans are taking a road trip to challenge the Chaska Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Orono is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Orono couldn't beat New Prague on Tuesday even though they stacked seven runs on them in the sixth inning. The Spartans fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 10-9. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Lucy Hartneck was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Chaska took on Eden Prairie on Saturday. The Hawks came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 6-1.
Allana Benoit spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ashlyn Larson was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Ivy Joecks, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
Orono's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Chaska, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Orono has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Chaska struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orono suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Chaska when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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