Pillager won the last time they faced Staples-Motley and things went their way on Friday too. The Huskies came out on top against the Cardinals by a score of 9-6.
Briana Blais made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Blais was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
Bailey Rudrud
| 05/09/25 @ Staples-Motley | 2 |
| 04/25/25 @ Osakis | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Wadena-Deer Creek | 1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Sebeka | 1 |
In other batting news, Pillager let Bailey Rudrud and Sophia Schrom run wild. Rudrud went 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Schrom went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Those two RBI gave Rudrud a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aidyn Schuett, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Pillager lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Pillager's record is now 5-8. As for Staples-Motley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pillager will welcome Royalton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Staples-Motley, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Park Rapids at 4:00 p.m.
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