Ralston won the last time they faced Pius X and things went their way on Saturday too. The Rams put the hurt on the Thunderbolts with a sharp 9-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rams.
Makenzie Macrander
| 09/13/25 vs Pius X | 13 |
| 09/11/25 @ Gross Catholic | 11 |
| 09/09/25 vs Blair | 9 |
| 09/06/25 vs Elkhorn North | 6 |
| 09/04/25 @ Platteview | 12 |
| + 6 more games |
Makenzie Macrander made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Ralston let Maddie Ochsner and Maddy Mather run wild. Ochsner went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Mather went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucy Bodnar, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Ralston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Ralston's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Pius X, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Coincidentally, Ralston and Pius X will both be playing Oak Park the next time they take the field. The Thunderbolts will head out to face the Northmen at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Rams will play them later in the day, at 1:00 p.m.
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