It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Goodhue ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars, sneaking past 3-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Emma Voth spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
04/22/25 vs Zumbrota-Mazeppa | 1 |
04/17/25 vs Houston | 3 |
04/15/25 @ Lake City | 2 |
04/11/25 vs Bethlehem Academy | 1 |
04/10/25 vs Kasson-Mantorville | 2 |
On the hitting side, Aubrey Christianson was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lola Christianson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Goodhue's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-6. As for Zumbrota-Mazeppa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goodhue will venture away from home to challenge Kenyon-Wanamingo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Zumbrota-Mazeppa, they will head out on the road to square off against Cannon Falls at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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