Staples-Motley proved they can win big on Monday (they won by 21) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Barnesville Trojans 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since April 15th.
Addie Potter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Staples-Motley let Oliviah Lorber and Rachel Kossan run wild. Lorber went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Kossan went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Lorber a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kate Kossan, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Cardinals
| 05/08/25 @ Barnesville | 10-8 |
| 05/05/25 vs Pelican Rapids | 24-3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Jamestown | 0-4 |
| 05/01/25 @ Breckenridge | 0-8 |
| 05/01/25 @ Breckenridge | 2-7 |
Staples-Motley's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-8. As for Barnesville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Trojans beat Staples-Motley by a score of 10-4 later that day.
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