The Saint Viator Lions will take on the Amundsen Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Saint Viator has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Conant hit Saint Viator with a five-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lions lost 11-1 to the Cougars. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Amundsen hadn't done well against Niles West recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Vikings narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Wolves 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since May 2nd.
Allie Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashley Ellevog, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kate Frey, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Amundsen hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Niles West struck out seven times.
Saint Viator's loss dropped their record down to 10-22. As for Amundsen, their victory bumped their record up to 15-13.
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