Millers
| 05/03/25 @ Simley | 5 |
| 05/02/25 @ Robbinsdale Armstrong | 0 |
| 05/01/25 @ Roosevelt | 15 |
| 04/30/25 @ Richfield | 3 |
| 04/26/25 vs Kennedy | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
The Washburn Millers will take on the Holy Family Catholic Fire at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Washburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Washburn came into this matchup off a tough 11-run defeat on Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Simley by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Millers have suffered since May 1, 2024.
Ellerie Ulfers put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Ulfers was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Emalyn Streifel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Caroline Bretl was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Meanwhile, Holy Family Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against Delano, falling 15-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Fire were not able to get on the board.
Washburn has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Holy Family Catholic, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Both Washburn and Holy Family Catholic just can't seem to miss. The Millers have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Holy Family Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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