Softball Recap: Washburn Takes a Loss

Millers

Previous 5 Games

05/14/25 @ Apple Valley	1-7
05/12/25 @ Camden	35-1
05/10/25 vs Harding	17-2
05/09/25 vs Park Center	11-7
05/08/25 vs Minneapolis Southwest	2-5

Washburn dropped their record down to 8-10 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 7-1 to the Apple Valley Eagles. The Millers were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three matchups prior), but the Eagles' pitcher proved too tough.

Washburn saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nora Boss, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.

As for Apple Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-12 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games.

On Apple Valley's side, Keura Roloff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. Roloff has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Ginny Gores was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brinley Gretz, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washburn will head out to square off against Kennedy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Millers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Apple Valley, they will venture away from home to take on South St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Packers have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.