The Maple Grove Crimson will head out on the road to take on the Wayzata Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Maple Grove's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Wayzata's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Thursday, Maple Grove fell victim to a tough 8-2 loss at the hands of Andover.
Meanwhile, Wayzata waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Orioles with a sharp 13-2 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Wayzata has managed all season.
Alexa Larson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Alexa Miller was incredible, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Sydney Anderson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Maple Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Wayzata, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Maple Grove took their win against Wayzata in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 7-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maple Grove since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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