Midway/Minto is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 31-7 to the Thompson Tommies on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Midway/Minto of the 21-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Thompson's part, Dru Schwab made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Schwab has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schwab was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Cindy Eliason was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Claire Kolling, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4.
Midway/Minto's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Thompson, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-3.
Midway/Minto will head out on the road to challenge Dakota Prairie at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Thompson, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Kindred/Richland, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Thompson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 18.7 runs per game this season.
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